Alsace

Question 1

In what year was the term Vendanges Tardives and Selection de Grains Nobles authorized for use?

Answer 1

1984

Question 2

What town are the following vineyards located in?

• Kanzlerberg
• Kirchberg
• Schlossberg
• Steinklotz

Answer 2

Kanzlerberg - Bergheim
Kirchberg - Ribeauville
Schlossberg - Kientzheim
Steinklotz - Marlenheim

Question 3

What is the predominant soil type for the following Grand Cru sights?

• Rosacker
• Furstentum
• Brand
• Rangen

Answer 3

Rosacker - Dolmitic Limestone
Furstentum - Limestone
Brand - Granite
Rangen - Volcanic

Question 4

Arrange the following villages in order from north to south.

• Wolxheim
• Riquewihr
• Marlenheim
• Rouffach

Answer 4

• Marlenheim
• Wolxheim
• Riquewihr
• Rouffach

Question 5

What is the maximum yield for Alsatian Grand Cru wines?

Answer 5

55 hl/ha

Question 6

In what year were the Grand Crus of Alsace separated into 51 separate AOP’s?

Answer 6

2011

Question 7

What are the synonyms used for the following grapes?

• Pinot Blanc
• Chasselas

Answer 7

Pinot Blanc - Klevner

Chasselas - Gutedel

Question 8

What Domaine’s top wines are labeled as “Jubilee”?

Answer 8

Hugel

Question 9

Cremant d’ Alsace AOP may include what grapes?

Answer 9

• Pinot Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir
• Riesling
• Chardonnay

Question 10

Which of the following Grand Crus does not permit Muscat as a varietal wine?

• Altenberg de Wolxheim
• Goldert
• Brand
• Altenberg de Bergheim

Answer 10

• Altenberg de Bergheim

In addition Muscat is not authorized as a varietal wine from

• Zotzenberg
• Kaefferkopf

Question 11

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Alsaces noble grapes? (Specifically Grand Cru)

Answer 11

• Riesling - 11%
• Muscat - 11%
• Pinot Gris - 12.5%
• Gewurztraminer - 12.5%

Question 12

What is the maximum yield of pressed wine in liters from 150kg of grapes in Cremant d’ Alsace AOP?

Answer 12

100 liters

Question 13

The intent to produce an Alsace Grand Cru wine must be declared by what date of the harvest year?

Answer 13

March 1st

Question 14

What grape is used to produce Albert Mann’s “Les Saintes Claires”?

Answer 14

Pinot Noir

Question 15

“Cuvee Frederic Emile” is a blend of which two Grand Cru vineyards?

Answer 15

• Geisberg
• Osterberg
  Produced by Trimbach (who also produces “Close Ste. Hune).
  The soils in both Crus are clay and limestone over sandstone; the soils are not only stony, they are strongly alkaline, producing a wine of intense minerality and powerful acidity.

Question 16

What is the general minimum alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru Muscat?

Answer 16

11%