Study Guide - Alsace - Beginner

Question 1

Rosé in Alsace is produced with 100% Pinot Noir. TF

Answer 1

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 2

Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc are two names for the same grape. TF

Answer 2

1. True (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. False ***

Question 3

Which of following is a sparkling wine?

Answer 3

1. Alsace AOP
2. Crémant d’Alsace AOP (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Edelzwicker

Question 4

Which one of the following grapes is NOT considered a noble grape of Alsace?

Answer 4

1. Pinot Gris
2. Riesling
3. Gewurztraminer
4. Pinot Blanc (Your Answer)(Correct)
5. Muscat

Question 5

Alsatian wines labeled by variety must contain what minimum percentage of the stated grape?

Answer 5

A. 50%

B. 75%

1. 85%
2. 100% (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 6

Who produces “Clos Ste-Hune” Riesling?

Answer 6

1. Hugel
2. Trimbach (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Weinbach
4. Zind-Humbrecht
5. Marcel Deiss

Question 7

Premier wines in Alsace usually originate in which département?

Answer 7

1. Bas-Rhin
2. Haut-Rhin (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 8

Alsatian wines are required to be bottled in a ______ .

Answer 8

1. Flûte (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Römer
3. Skittle

Question 9

Select the most aromatic grape variety.

Answer 9

1. Riesling (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. Pinot Gris
3. Pinot Blanc
4. Gewurztraminer***

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the climate of Alsace?

Answer 10

1. Cool, maritime
2. Dry, continental (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Hot, arid
4. Rainy, subtropical