Alsace Flashcards by Kamal Malik

Which city is the capital of Alsace and Lorraine

Strasbourg

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What are the two departments of Alsace

Haut Rhin
Bas Rhin

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Which department is known for higher quality

Haut Rhin

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Which part of Alsace is Bas Rhin

North Alsace

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Which department of Alsace has a higher concentration of Grand Cru Vineyards

Haut Rhin

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Which mountain range creates rain shadow in Alsace

Vosges mountains

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Which city is the driest in France

Colmar - Capital of Haut Rhin department

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What kind of climate do you find in Alsace

Semi continental with southern, south eastern and warm western exposures on lower slopes of Vosges
Vosges creates rainshadow effect
Enough sunlight in growing season due to northerly latitude

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What kind of soils are found in Alsace

Mosaic of soils with Granite, Limestone, Schist, Clay, Gravel, Chalk and pink Sandstone

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What is Gres de Vosges

Pink sandstone found in Alsace vineyards

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What soils are found on steeper slopes in Alsace

Schist, Granite and Volcanic sediments

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What kind of soils are found on lower slopes in Alsace

Limestone and Chalk

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Which kind of soils are found in plains at the foot of the mountains in Alsace

Clay and Gravel

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What are the four noble grapes of Alsace

Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewurztraminer

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Which grapes other than the noble grapes are also allowed to be bottled varietally in Alsace

Pinot Blanc including Auxerrois
Chasselas (Gutedel)
Sylvaner
Pinot Noir

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What is the minimum % of grapes required for varietal bottling in Alsace

100% except Auxerrois, which can be blended in any proportion with Pinot Blanc and labeled Pinot Blanc.
Only Auxerrois can also be labeled Pinot Blanc

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Which grapes are allowed in wine labeled Pinot in Alsace

Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Auxerrois

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Which is the most planted grape in Alsace

Riesling

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What is Gewurztraminer

A pink berried clone of Traminer, also related to Savagnin

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What is Klevener grape

A pink berried mutation Traminer, also known as Savagnin Rose, higher acidity and lower intensity of aromas compared to gewurztraminer

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Where is Klevener grown the most

Around the commune of Heiligenstein in Bas Rhin

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Which communes are allowed to bottle Klevener varietally

Heiligenstein
Bourgheim
Gertwiller
Goxwiller
Obernai

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What is Edelzwicker

An inexpensive wine from Alsace, usually blended, may or may not be vintage dated, may not necessarily be a blend but usually is.

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What is Gentil

An unofficial term for a blended wine in Alsace, made from at least 50% noble grapes
Base wines must be vinified seperately

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Which producer is known for advocating field blends in Alsace

Marcel Deiss

Which is the first Grand Cru of Alsace

Schlossberg in Kientzheim

Which Grand Crus in Alsace may usually be blended wines

Altenberg de Bergheim, Kaefferkopf in Ammerschwihr

Which Grand cru site in Alsace allows Sylvaner to be bottled as a varietal wine

Zotzenberg in Mittelbergheim

Which is the smallest Grand Cru in Alsace

Kanzlerberg (3 ha) in bergheim

Which is the largest Grand Cru in Alsace

Schlossberg (80 ha) in Kientzheim

Which Grand Cru site has the famous vineyard Clos Ste Hune in Alsace

Rosacker in Hunawihr

Which was the first named Grand Cru bottled by Trimbach

Geisberg in 2009 - in Ribeauville

Which is the only red grape permitted for Alsace AOP for red and rose wines

Pinot Noir

Which grape is used for Rose cremant dÁlsace AOP

100% Pinot Noir. (Maceration or Saignee permitted)

Which appellation in Alsace allows Chardonnay

Cremant d'Alsace

Which AOP allows varietally labelled Muller Thurgau in France

Moselle AOP in Lorraine

What are the two AOP's in Lorraine

Cotes de Toul Moselle

What kind of wines are produced in Cotes de Toul AOP

White wines from Auxerrois and Aubin Rose wines as blends of Gamay and Pinot Noir Red wines 100% Pinot Noir

What method and ageing is required for Cremant d'Alsace

Traditional method 12 months ageing, 9 months on the lees

Which methods are used for making Rose cremant d'Alsace in France

Maceration Saignee

How much max press yield is required for cremant d'Alsac

100 l/150 kg

Which subzones of Alsace are for red wines only

Ottrott Rodern Saint Hippolyte

Which subzone in Alsace is designated for both blanc and rouge wines

Cote de Rouffach

Which grapes in Alsace are referred to as Muscat

Muscat Blanc a petit Grains Muscat Rose a petit grains Muscat Ottonel

Which grape is used in subzone Klevener de Heiligenstein

Klevener (Savagin Rose)

Which subzones of Alsace AOP use Sylvaner

Blienschwiller Cotes de Barr

Which grapes are permitted in Cote de Rouffach subzone

Riesling Pinot Gris Pinot Noir

Which grapes are permitted for Valle Noble subzone of Alsace

Gewurztraminer Riesling Pinot Gris

Which grapes are permitted for Valle Saint Gregoire subzone

Auxxerrois Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris

Which two subzones of Alsace AOP allow Riesling only

Scherwiller Wolxheim

Which subzone of Alsace makes wines from Gewurztraminer only

Bergheim

What grapes are permitted in Coteaux de Haut Koenigsbourg

Riesling Gewurztraminer

What is the name of the Alsace bottle

Flut de Alsace/Vin du Rhin bottle

What are the minimum must weights required for SGN and VT wines

VT - Riesling/Muscat - 244g/l VT - Gew/PG - 270 g/l SGN - Riesling/Muscat - 276 g/l SGN - Gew/PG - 306 g/l

When should a producer inform about intent to produce Grand Cru wines

By March 1 of the harvest year

Who owns Clos de capucins? Which Village

Domaine Weinbach in Keyserberg

Who owns Clos de Faille? Which Village?

Albert Mann in Wintzenheim

Who owns Clos Hauserer? Which Village

Zind Humbrecht in Wintzenheim

Who owns Clos Himmelreich? Which Village?

Lucien Albrecht in Orschwihr

Who owns Clos Jebsal? Which Village?

Zind Humbrecht in Turkheim

Who owns Clos Rebberg? Which Village?

Mark Kreydenweiss in Andlau

Who owns Clos Rebgarten? Where

Marc Kreydenweiss in Andlau

Who owns Clos de la Recollets? Which Village?

Lucien Albrecht in Rouffach

Who owns Clos Ribeaupierre? Which Village

Jean Sipp in Ribeauville

Which vineyard was known earlier as Clos du Schlossberg

Clos Ribeaupierre

Who owns Clos Windsbuhl? Which Village?

Zind Humbrecht in Hunawihr

Which Clos vineyards outside Grand Cru sites does Zind Humbrecht owns?

Clos Hauserer Clos Jebsal Clos Windsbuhl

Which Clos vineyards outside Grand Cru sites does Lucien Albrecht owns?

Clos Himmelreich Clos des Recollets

Which Clos vineyards outside Grand Cru sites does Marc Kreydenweiss owns?

Clos Rebberg Clos Rebgarten

Which village has the Grand cru site Brand

Turkheim

Who owns Clos de la Treille? Where?

F Baur in Brand Grand Cru (Turkheim)

Which two Clos are part of Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr

Clos Gaensbroennel owned by Willm Clos Zisser owned by Domaine Klipfel

Who owns Clos de Zahnacker? Where?

La Cave de Ribeauville in Osterberg Grand Cru

Name the two Clos and their owners in Rangen Grand Cru

Clos St Urbain - Zind Humbrecht Clos St. Theobald - Schoffit

Where is Clos St. Landelin? Who owns it?

Vorberg Grand Cru - Rene Mure

Who owns Clos Schild? Where?

Lucien Albrecht in Pfingstberg Grand Cru

What are various Eau de Vie/Liqueurs produced and consumed in Alsace

Marc de Gewürztraminer, Kirsch(Cherry), Framboise(Raspberry), Mirabelle(Plum), Myrtille(Bilberry)

When did Alsace became part of France first time

1648 - Treaty of Westphalia after 30 Year war

Which is the oldest winemaking family of Alsace

Trimbach, dating back to 1626

What are the IGP's applicable in Alsace

Coteaux de Coiffy Cote de Meuse Franche Comte Haute Marne

How many GC vineyards in Bas Rhin

How many GC vineyards in Haut Rhin

Name the GC vineyards of Bas Rhin

Steinklotz in Marlenheim Altenberg de Bergbeiten Engelberg in Dahlenheim Altenberg de Wolxheim Bruderthal in Molsheim Kirchberg de Barr Zotzenberg in Mittelbergheim Weibelsberg in Andlau Kastelberg in Andlau Moenchberg in Andlau Muenchberg in Nothalten Winzenberg in Blienschwiller Frankstein in Dambach la Ville

Which is the northern most GC of Haut Rhin

Praelatenberg in Kintzheim

What is the southern most GC of Alsace

Rangen in Thann/Vieux Thann

Which is the southernmost GC of Bas Rhin

Frankstein in Dambach la Ville

Which GC in Alsace permit Pinot Noir

Hengst in Wintzenheim Kirchberg de Barr

Which Haut Rhin GC permit Pinot Noir

Hengst in Wintzenheim

Which Bas Rhin GC permit Pinot Noir

Kirchberg de Barr

Which GC are planted with Riesling Only

Geisberg in Ribeauville Kastelberg in Andlau Muenchberg in Nothalten

Which Haut Rhin GC is planted only to Riesling

Geisberg in Ribeauville

Which Bar Rhin GC is planted to only Riesling

Kastelberg in Andlau Muenchberg in Nothalten

Which Alsace GC have no Riesling planted

Sporen in Riquewihr Marckrain in Bennwihr/Sigolsheim Froehn in Zellenberg

Which GC allow Sylvaner as varietal wine

Zotzenberg in Mittelbergheim

Which GC do not allow varietal wines from Muscat

Zotzenberg in Mittelbergheim Altenberg de Bergheim Kaeferkopf in Ammerschwihr

What is the primary grape in Altenberg de Bergheim blends

Riesling - 50% to 70%

What is the primary grape in Kaeferkopf GC blends

Gewurztraminer 60% to 80%

Which GC has the highest min alc required

Altenberg de Bergheim for blends - 14% Riesling - 12% Gew & PG - 14%

What are the min potential alcohol for GC in Alsace

11% - Riesling/Muscat/Sylvaner 12.5% PG and Gew

What are the max permitted yields in GC Alsace

Blanc - 50 hl/ha Rouge - 40 hl/ha VT - 50 hl/ha SGN - 40 hl/ha

Which Alsace village has highest number of GC vineyards

Geubwiller - Kessler, Kitterle, Saering, Spiegel

What are the GC vineyards of Bergheim

Kanzlerberg Altenberg de Bergheim

Which Alsace villages have GC vineyards named as Altenberg

Bergbieten Wolxheim Bergheim

Name the GC vineyards in Katzenthal

Florimont Sommerberg Wineck - Schlossberg (All shared with other villages)

Name the GC vineyards in Zellenberg

Schoenenbourg Froehn

Name the GC vineyards in Sigolsheim

Marckrain Mambourg Furstentum

What are the GC vineyards in Ribeauville

Osterberg Kirchberg de Ribeauville Geisberg

What are the GC vineyards in Ammerschwihr

Kaeferkopf Winneck Schlossberg (shared with Katzenthal)

What are the GC vineyards in Andlau

Weibelsberg Moenchberg Kastelberg

What are the GC vineyards in Wettolsheim

Pfersigberg Steingrubler

What are the GC vineyards in Riquewihr

Schoenenbourg (shared with Zellenberg) Sporen

What are the GC vineyards in Beblenheim

Sonnenglanz Mendelberg

What are the GC vineyards in Westhalten

Vorbourg Zinnkoepfle (shared with Soultzmatt)

What is the GC in Turckheim

Brand

Name the GC vineyards of Eguisheim

Pfersigberg Eichberg

Name the GC vineyard of Damback la Ville

Frankstein

Name the GC vineyard in Roddern

Gloeckelberg

Name the GC vineyard in St Hippolyte

Gloeckelberg

What is the GC vineyard in Orschswihr

Pfingstberg

Name the GC vineyard of Hunawihr

Rosacker

Name the GC vineyard of Thann

Rangen

Name the GC vineyard of Pfaffenheim

Steinert

Name the GC vineyard of Rouffach

Vorbourg (shared with Westhalten)

Name the GC vineyard of Mittelbergheim

Zotzenberg

Alsace Flashcards

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