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What are the four noble grapes of Alsace?

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  1. Riesling
  2. Muscat
  3. Gewürztraminer
  4. Pinot Gris
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What are the two climate moderators of Alsace?

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  • Vosges Mountains (west) Close to German Black Forest
  • Rhine River (east)
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Which Grand Cru can produce either varietal wines from Gewürztraminer, Riesling or Pinot Gris, or wines blended from these three grape varieties plus up to 10 percent of Pinot Blanc, Muscat or Pinot Noir.

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  • Altenberg de Bergheim
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What are the 5 communes of Klevener Heiligenstein?

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  1. Heiligenstein
  2. Bourgheim
  3. Gertwiller
  4. Goxwiller
  5. Obernai
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What grapes are Grand Cru AOP Alsace wines produced from?

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Noble grapes:

  • Riesling
  • Muscat
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
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Wines labelled “Edelzwicker” may be made from a single variety.

A. True

B. False

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True

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What are the two official sweetness indicators/styles of Alsace?

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  • Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
  • Vendages Tardives (VT)
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Which German Wine region is located directly north of Alsace?

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  • Pfalz
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Altenberg de Bergheim is unique for allowing 10% of which non-noble grapes in the blend?

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  • Chasselas, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
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What are the variety of soils in Alsace?

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  • These vary from sandstone, granite and volcanic rock types in the foothills, to clay-rich limestone and marlstone on the alluvial plains below.
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What is the min.% for grape /variety labelled wine?

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  • 100%
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Alsace was the last major French winemaking region to attain AOC status.

A. True

B. False

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  • True
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What is the term ‘Vendanges Tardives’ stands for?

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  • It means literally ‘late harvest’, and indicates sweet wines harvested late in the season. The grapes are left hang on the vines to dry out, which naturally concentrates their sugar. Some maybe affected with botrytis.
  • Wines are made of grapes with a min. must weight of:

►Riesling/Muscat: 235g/L

►Gewürztraminer/Pinot Gris: 257g/L

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What grape variety is called Clevner/Klevner in Alsace?

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  • Pinot Blanc
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Where are the vineyards of Alsace planted?

And the best vineyards?

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  • On rolling foothills of the Vosges (lower slopes) and on flat plains along the Rhine River.
  • On the southeast/east facing slopes
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The best Riesling from Alsace grows on what type of soil?

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  • Granite
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“Cuvée Frédéric Emile” is a blend of which two grand cru vineyards?

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  • Geisberg and Osterberg
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Why is Alsace unique regarding the bottling regarding French law?

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  • The only AOC in France that is allowed to designate its wine by varietal
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What are the three designations of Alsace/AOP’s?

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  • Alsace/Vin d’Alsace AOP (entire region)
  • Alsace Grand Cru AOP (51 vineyards)

* can only use Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer

  • Cremant d’Alsace AOP

(traditional method sparkling blends)

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What is the unique local soil type of Alsace?

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  • “Grès des Vosges”- Pink Sandstone
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What is the only Alsace Grand Cru that allows red grape variety (Pinot Noir) in its wines?

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  • Altenberg de Bergheim
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Which appelation in Alsace allows Chardonnay?

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  • Crémant de Alsace
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What is the most planted grape variety in Alsace?

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Crémant d’Alsace AOP may include Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and _______ .

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Which term denotes a blended wine that includes a minimum 50% of noble Alsatian grapes?
Gentil
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Which of the following styles is NOT allowed for wines labeled Alsace AOP? A. Red B. White C. Dessert D. Fortified
Fortified
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What is the term **"GENTIL"** stands for in Alsace?
* It's a blend of two or more grape varieties and **contains a min. of 50% Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and/ Muscat** but is not an AOC.
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What are the **two departments** Alsace divided into?
* **Bas-Rhin** ( North, lower elevation, less protection from Vosges) * **Haut-Rhin** (South, higher elevation, best vineyards)
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What is the **smallest Grand Cru** of Alsace?
* KANZLERBERG (3HA)
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What is the climate of Alsace?
* Dry,Continental
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What is the term **EDELZWICKER** stands for?
* An Alsatian wine term taken from the German words ***edel*** (noble) and ***zwicker(***blend). * In practice, the term Edelzwicker is commonly used to **designate any blending of white AOC Alsace grape varieties**, without any indication of percentage. * The varieties can be vinified together or separately. * The vintage year on labels is not obligatory.
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**Klevener de Heiligenstein** Klevener is known as what in Alsace?
* Savagnín Rose
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Which grape is the ***common base*** for **Crémant production**?
* **Pinot Blanc/Clevner/Klevner**
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To which grape variety is Pinot Blanc normarlly blended with?
* Auxerrois
35
Alsace was last returned to France at the conclusion of which major conflict?
World War I
36
Which **Grand Cru** is the only grand cru that can grow **"SYLVANER"**?
* ZOTZENBERG
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What is the only permitted grape in **Marc d'Alsace**?
* Gewurztraminer
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Why the **Vosges Mountains** are important to Alsace?
* Because it protects the region from westerly winds and, * It **create a rain shadow effect** causing Alsace to have a contonental climate and to be one of the driest wine region in France.
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What is the **difference between German and Alsace Riesling?**
* Alsace Riesling is traditionally: - dryer - fruitier on the nose - marked with minerality - oily texture - fuller body Than German Riesling
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What is the **synonym of Chasselas** in Alsace?
* Gutedel
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What is the term ***Sélection de Grains Nobles*** stands for?
* It indicates the very **sweetest**, **most concentrated** wines **made selectively** from grapes (grains) affected by '**noble rot**' (**_botrytis_**). * When harvested the grapes have **min. must weight**: ►**Riesling/Muscat**: _276g/L_ ►**Gewürztraminer/Pinot Gris**: _306g/L_
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What is the **primary red grape** of Alsace?
* PINOT NOIR
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**Varietal labeling** is mandatory for Alsatian wines released at the grand cru level. A. True B. False
False
44
Where is **Clos St. Hune** located and who is behind it?
* **Rosacker Grand Cru** vineyard (1.67 HA) * **Riesling** dominant * Monopole of **Domaine de Trimbach**
45
Where is **Clos de Capucins** situated? Which producer is behind it?
* Schlossberg * Domaine Weinbach
46
Which was the **first Alsace** vineyard to be granted **Grand Cru** status?
* Schlossberg 1975
47
What is the **appellation for Alsace sparkling wines**?
* **Crémant de Alsace, a méthode traditionnelle** sparkling wines (both white and rosé), most of which are **brut** (dry) and made from Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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What is the only red grape variety allowed in Alsace wines?
* Pinot Noir
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What is the **largest Grand Cru** of Alsace?
* **Schlossberg** (Kientzheim/Kaysersberg) 80HA
50
Describe **Pinot Gris** from Alsace:
* Formerly known as ***Tokay or Tokay d'Alsace*** * **Rich** and **Full bodied** * **Almost honeyed**
51
Which **Geographic Designations** in alsace are **only for** **red wine**?
* Ottrott, Rodern and Saint-Hippolyte
52
What is the **ageing requirements for Crémant de Alsace**?
* 9 months on lees (12 months total ageing, with at least 9 months on the lees, is required from 2012 vintage forward)
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Which of the following Alsatian producers focuses on blends rather than varietal wines? A. Trimbach B.Zind-Humbrecht C. Marcel Deiss D. Weinbach
Marcel Deiss

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