Alsace

Question 1

When was Alsace first incorporated into Germany?

Answer 1

870

Question 2

What war caused France to annex Alsace?

Answer 2

Thirty years war

Question 3

what war caused Germany to reclaim Alsace?

Answer 3

Franco-Prussian war

Question 4

When did France reclaim Alsace?

Answer 4

At the end of WWII

Question 5

Who was Eugene Meyer?

Answer 5

The first vigneron in France to convert to Biodynamics

Question 6

Who introduced viticulture to Alsace?

Answer 6

Romans

Question 7

Why were significant quantities of hybrid grapes planted in Alsace?

Answer 7

The Germans forced it as they were wary of competition with their own wines

Question 8

What are the predominant trade structures in Alsace?

Answer 8

Co-ops and negoicants

Question 9

Which wine category in Alsace is growing strongly?

Answer 9

Cremant d’Alsace

Question 10

How many different soil types are there in Alsace?

Answer 10

13

Question 11

What are the soil types on the Vosges slopes?

Answer 11

Granite
Schist
Volcanic
Sandstone

Question 12

What are the main soil types on the Vosges foothills?

Answer 12

Limestone
Sandstone
clay

Question 13

What are the main soil types on the Alsace Plain?

Answer 13

Alluvium
Loess

Question 14

What is the predominant soil of Alsace Grand Crus?

Answer 14

Sedimentary soils especially marl and limestone
13 are found on volcanic soils

Question 15

What is the Grand Cru permitted to grow Silvaner?

Answer 15

Zotzenberg

Question 16

Auxerrois is native to where?

Answer 16

Lorraine

Question 17

Chardonnay is only approved for the production of what wine in Alsace?

Answer 17

Cremant d’Alsace AOC

Question 18

Which two grapes most commonly produce VT & SGN wines in Alsace?

Answer 18

Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris

Question 19

Why are two grapes most suitable for VT & SGN wines in Alsace?

Answer 19

Both Gewürztraminer and PG ripening periods align to autumn

Question 20

What is Klevener de Hailigenstein better known as?

Answer 20

Non aromatic version of Savagnin Rose

Question 21

What is the aromatic version of Savagnin Rose known as?

Answer 21

Gewürztraminer

Question 22

What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace?

Answer 22

Klevner

Question 23

What is the principal training method used in Alsace?

Answer 23

Guyot

Question 24

Grapes intended for the production of which wines are harvested first in Alsace?

Answer 24

Cremant d’Alsace

Question 25

What is the most common harvesting method used in Alsace?

Answer 25

Hand harvesting

Question 26

How is climate change impacting harvest dates in Alsace?

Answer 26

The harvest date has moved 2 - 3 weeks earlier

Question 27

What is the predominant colour of wine made in Alsace?

Answer 27

White (89%)

Question 28

What grapes can constitute a Pinot Blanc in Alsace?

Answer 28

100% Pinot Blanc or 100% Auxerrois or A blend of both

Question 29

What grapes can be used in Pinot d' Alsace?

Answer 29

Auxerrois Pinot Blanc Pinot Noir Pinot Gris

Question 30

Which grape cannot have more than 9g/l in its finished wine?

Answer 30

Riesling, but not Grand Cru nor lieu-dit wines

Question 31

True or False: Noble rot is required in VT wines in Alsace

Answer 31

False

Question 32

True or False: Noble rot is not required for SGN wines in Alsace

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Which is the largest AOC in Alsace?

Answer 33

Alsace AOC

Question 34

How many DGCs does Alsace have?

Answer 34

13

Question 35

Lieu-dit production standards are lower than standard AC wines in Alsace. True or false?

Answer 35

False. Production standard are higher - lower yields, high ripeness levels, and vine density

Question 36

How many grand crus can make Pinot Noir in Alsace

Answer 36

3 - Hengst Kirchber de Barr and Vorbourg

Question 37

Why was the single Alsace Grand Cru AOC split to the specific Grand Crus?

Answer 37

To allow self governance and allow new varieties to be approved more easily

Question 38

How many Grand Crus are there in Alsace?

Answer 38

51

Question 39

How many Alsace Grand Crus can make blends?

Answer 39

2 Altenberg de Bergheim Kaefferkopf

Question 40

How many Alsace Grand Crus can grow Silvaner

Answer 40

1 - Zotenberg

Question 41

What grape is not permitted in the production of Cremant d'Alsace?

Answer 41

Gewürztraminer

Question 42

What grape produces rosé cremant d'Alsace?

Answer 42

Pinot Noir