Alsace Flashcards
(12 cards)
When Alsace became an AOC?
1962
Which are the two departments of Alsace?
Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin
Where are produced the premier wines in Alsace?
Haut-Rhin
Which department contains more Grand cru of the region?
Haut-Rhin, it contains almost 2/3 of the Grand Cru
Where are the Vosges Mountains?
They’re in the west of Alsace, separating the region from the rest of France
What is the rain shadow effect?
It Is an effect in which the rain is blocked from the altitude of the mountain and as result Alsace is one of the most sunniest and driest region of France
Where are located the vineyards?
in a thin strand along the lower slopes and foothills of the Vosges, and the exact aspect and location of each vineyard is of importance in this semi-continental climate.
How is the climate in Alsace?
Semi- continental with cold winters and dry summers
Why grapes ripen greater than Loire or Burgundy in Alsace?
they matures better due to the sheer number of sunlight hours in the summertime
How is the soil in Alsace?
The land is a geologic mosaic, with granite, limestone, schist, clay, gravel, chalk, loess, and a local pink sandstone called grés de Vosges. Although the soil structure varies greatly from village to village, the steeper mountain slopes are generally composed of schist, granite, and volcanic sediment
How is the soil in the Vosges Mountains?
The lower slopes sit on a limestone base, and the plain at the foot of the mountains consists of richer alluvial clay and gravel soils. Reflection on soil type is critical in determining the appropriate grape variety for a given site.
