Alsace

Question 1

Primary Varieties of Alsace

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Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat

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Alsace’s Location

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Northeastern France along the Rhine River, bordering Germany

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Departments in Alsace

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Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin

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Effect of the Vosges Mountains

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Creates a rainshadow effect, making Alsace the driest wine region in France

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Major River in Alsace

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The Rhine River

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Alsace’s Climate

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Semi-continental

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Influence on Alsace’s Winemaking History

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French and Germanic cultures

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Year Alsace Received AOC Status

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1962

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First Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard

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Schlossberg

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Standard Winemaking Practice in Alsace

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Dry wines, usually not aged in new oak

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Alsace Wines Labeled with a Variety Requirement

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Must contain 100% of the stated variety

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Edelzwicker Wine in Alsace

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Inexpensive blended wine, does not need to carry a vintage

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Meaning of ‘Gentil’ in Alsace Wine

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A wine with a minimum of 50% noble grapes in the blend

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Hand Harvesting Requirement in Alsace

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Mandatory for all Grand Cru wines

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‘Vendanges Tardives’ in Alsace

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Late harvest wines, can be fermented dry or left sweet

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‘Sélection de Grains Nobles’ Wines

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Affected by botrytis, can be semi-dry or sweet

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Major Wine Trade Centers in Alsace

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Colmar and Strasbourg

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Notable Grand Cru Vineyard in Alsace

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Schlossberg, Schoelhammer, Rangen de Thann, Geisberg

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Specialty of Domaine Weinbach

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Luxurious, expressive wines especially Riesling and Gewürztraminer

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Style of Trimbach Wines

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Elegant, structured, and age-worthy with a focus on minerality

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Hugel et Fils’ Range of Varietals

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Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht’s Approach

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Biodynamic, terroir-driven wines

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Josmeyer’s Specialty

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Biodynamic approach, excelling in Riesling and Pinot Gris

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Albert Mann’s Winemaking Practices

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Organic and biodynamic practices, highlighting purity of fruit and terroir

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Domaine Ostertag's Style

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Distinctive wines challenging traditional Alsace styles

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Maison Marcel Deiss' Unique Approach

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Emphasis on field blends and terroir expression

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Domaine Schoffit's Renowned Wine Types

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Vendange Tardive and Sélection de Grains Nobles

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Domaine Paul Blanck's Focus

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Terroir and minimal intervention, resulting in pure and expressive wines

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Aromatic Intensity of Alsace Wines

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Known for pronounced floral and fruit aromas

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Food Pairing Versatility of Alsace Wines

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Pairs well with a variety of cuisines, including spicy and Asian dishes due to the dry aromatic profile