Alsace

Question 1

Name the geographical factors of Alsace

Answer 1

Vosges Mtns to the W, Germany & Rhein River to the East

Question 2

What are the two regions of Alsace

Answer 2

Bas Rhin & Haut Rhine

Question 3

what is the climate of Alsace

Answer 3

Cool continental

Question 4

what is the soil of Alsace

Answer 4

varied due to ancient volcanic activity

-granite, limestone, clay, schist, “gros de vosges”

Question 5

Name the varieties of Alsace

Answer 5

Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Noir

Question 6

where are the vineyards in Alsace generally facing

Answer 6

S, SE & E exposure to maximize sunlight exposure

Question 7

what is Edelzwicker

Answer 7

blend of Noble grapes

Question 8

Name three producers/wines

Answer 8

2015 Trimbach Riesling V.V.
2016 Albert Boxler Riesling
2018 Domaine Josmayer Riesling

Question 9

Name three good vintages of Alsace

Answer 9

2009, 2012, 2017

Question 10

When was the first Grand Cru created in Alsace

Answer 10

1975

Question 11

what wines are made for Grand Cru Alsace

Answer 11

• only Noble grapes EXCEPT Zotzenberg (Sylvaner is allowed)

- only single varietal EXCEPT Altenberg de Bergheim & Kaefferkopf

Question 12

what was the first AOP in Alsace?

Answer 12

Schlossberg in 1975

Question 13

What is SGN?

Answer 13

Selection de Grains Noble

• usually picked in “tries”
• usually botrytis forward instead of variety centered
• only certain years

Question 14

What is VT?

Answer 14

Vendage Tardive

• may OR may not be botrytis affected
• usually passerillage (dried?)
• sweetness levels vary, sometimes dry

Question 15

what is Gres de Vosges

Answer 15

Alsace pink sandstone