Alsace, Jura and Savoie (Part 2 I guess) Flashcards
(53 cards)
How much of the wine grown in Alsace is red?
10%
What is the climate for Alsace?
Continental, with cold winters and warm, sunny summers.
True or False,
Alsace does not sit in a rain shadow?
False, the Vosage Mountains causes a rain shadow
What is one of the issues that arise due to the rain shadow?
There can be droughts during the summer, and irrigation is not currently permitted for AOC wines
What is a key factor when growing grapes so far north?
That their is ample amount of sunshine to help ripen the grapes
What is the name of the wind that blows through Alsace?
The Föhn
What are the two advantages of the Föhn?
- It raises the temperature
- reduces disease pressure
Hillside sites in Alsace see a greater _______, which helps retain ______ in the grapes
- Diurnal Range
- Acidity
Aside from a greater diurnal range, what are some other advantage of planting on a hillside site in Alsace?
- Usually the vineyards on the plains are more fertile, leading to more vegetative growth.
- The hillside sites have less fertile soils and better draining soils
What are the main grape varieties of Alsace?
- Riesling
- Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois
- Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Noir
- Sylvaner
What is something important to remember when it comes to Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois in Alsace?
Either variety can be labeled as Pinot Blanc
Gewurztraminer is a ____ budding, and ____ ripening varietal
- Early Budding; making it prone to spring frost
- Early Ripening; avoiding fall rain
Gewurztraminer is susceptible to chlorosis, what is it, and what can cause it?
Chlorosis is a condition where leaves turn yellow and photosynthesis stops; this is caused by the poor availability of iron in the soil
Riesling is a _____ budding and ______ ripening varietal
- Late Budding
- Late Ripening
What does Gewurz mean in German?
Spice
Auxerrois is usually used in what kind of wines?
- Blends
- Cremant d’Alsace
What is the only black skinned grape allowed in the Alsace AOP
Pinot Noir
What are the main vineyard pest and diseases found in Alsace?
- Powdery Mildew
- Downy Mildew
- Grape Moths
- Esca
True or False,
The majority of wines produced in Alsace are blends?
False, the majority of wines produced in Alsace are single varietals
Why are low temperature fermentations generally avoided in Gewurztraminer?
To avoid banana aromas
True or False,
MLC is generally avoided in white wines from Alsace?
True, the aim is to retain the primary fruit flavors.
Is Chaptalisation allowed for the Alsace AOP?
Yes, it is.
What Grand Crus of Alsace allow for blends, or grape(s) out side of the 4 noble varieties, to be bottled as such?
- Altenberg de Bergheim (Blends)
- Kaefferkopf (Blends)
- Zotzenberg (Sylvaner)
What are the blending requirements for the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?
- 50-70% Riesling
- 10-25% Pinot Gris
- 10-25% Gewurztraminer
- Max 10% combined Chasselas, Muscat aPG/Ottonel, Pinot Noir/Blanc
