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Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, when bottled as a Gewurztraminer
blend, must contain a majority of which
grape?
What are four German influences on Alsace Varietal labeling, flute bottle, Riesling, and German phonics
wines?
What is the difference between Klevner and Klevner is Pinot Blanc, a genetic mutation of Pinot Gris.
Klevener? Klevener is Savagnin Rose, a secondary grape in Alsace.
Klevener (not to be confused with Klevner) Savagnin Rose
is also known as?
What are the aging requirements of 9 months sur lie, plus 3 months in the cellar (12 months total)
Crémant d'Alsace?
What are the four secondary white grapes Chardonnay, Chasselas, Klevener (Savagnin Rose), Auxerrois
of Alsace? Blanc
Savagnin Rose is also known as? Klevener (not to be confused with Klevner).
T or F? In Alsace, Chardonnay is used mainly True. Chardonnay is used in Crémant d'Alsace
as a component of a blend.
On which bottles of Alsace wine is vintage Edelzwicker
labeling optional?
What percentage of Alsace wine is white? 90 percent
T or F? Crémant d'Alsace is primarily made False. Crémant d'Alsace is mostly Pinot Blanc, but Chardonnay
from Chardonnay. can be used as well.
What are the two Muscats grown in Alsace? Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc and Muscat Ottonel. (Muscat à
Petits Grains is considered higher quality.)
T or F? The AOC-approved yields for Alsace True. They are generally 80 hl/ha for whites.
are the highest in France.
, What is the impact of global climate change Sugar levels are rising and more off-dry wines are being
on the dryness of Alsace wines? produced.
In which century did Alsace reach its peak The sixteenth (Late Renaissance).
of prosperity?
In an effort to combat phylloxera in Alsace, Plant high-yield, low-quality hybrids that could resist the pest.
in the late nineteenth century vignerons
were encouraged to?
What is a "graben"? A grave-like trench caused by geologic uplift, then collapse
on parallel fault lines. In Alsace, the faulting was followed by
erosion, creating a complex network of soil.
Auxerrois Blanc is a cross between? Gouais Blanc and Pinot
T or F? Alsace became a part of Germany in True. It was annexed after the Franco-Prussian War.
1871.
What type of bottle is commonly used for The "flute", a long-tapered bottle.
wines in both Germany and Alsace?
T or F? Machine harvesting is common in False. Most vineyards are hand-harvested.
Alsace.
T or F? Edelwicker may be a blend of any True
white grapes approved for Alsace AOC
wine.
T or F? There are 13 soil types in Alsace. True. The soil in Alsace is quite complex, owing to millions of
years of geologic faulting and erosion.
Zotzenberg is an exceptional Grand Cru Sylvaner is permitted here.
vineyard because?
T or F? In Alsace, Grand Cru wines may be False. Grand Crus are white only.
red or white.
What are the seven primary grape varieties Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer,
in Alsace? Sylvaner, Muscat
A former name for Pinot Gris is? Tokay d'Alsace
T or F? Grass may be planted between rows False. Grass is planted to decrease yields (because grass
of vines to increase grape yields. competes with the vines for nutrients).
T or F? Wines in Alsace may be designated False. All wines in Alsace are AOC. in 2011, the number of
AOC, IGP or Vin sans IG. AOCs expanded from 3 to 53!
What are the four noble white varieties in Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
Alsace?
"Tokay d'Alsace" is a former name for? Pinot Gris. "Tokay d'Alsace" is no longer permitted under EU
law.
What is the effect of the Vosges Mountains The Vosges provide a rain shadow that ensures mainly sunny
on vineyards in Alsace? and dry growing conditions.
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Terms in this set (117)
Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, when bottled as a Gewurztraminer
blend, must contain a majority of which
grape?
What are four German influences on Alsace Varietal labeling, flute bottle, Riesling, and German phonics
wines?
What is the difference between Klevner and Klevner is Pinot Blanc, a genetic mutation of Pinot Gris.
Klevener? Klevener is Savagnin Rose, a secondary grape in Alsace.
Klevener (not to be confused with Klevner) Savagnin Rose
is also known as?
What are the aging requirements of 9 months sur lie, plus 3 months in the cellar (12 months total)
Crémant d'Alsace?
What are the four secondary white grapes Chardonnay, Chasselas, Klevener (Savagnin Rose), Auxerrois
of Alsace? Blanc
Savagnin Rose is also known as? Klevener (not to be confused with Klevner).
T or F? In Alsace, Chardonnay is used mainly True. Chardonnay is used in Crémant d'Alsace
as a component of a blend.
On which bottles of Alsace wine is vintage Edelzwicker
labeling optional?
What percentage of Alsace wine is white? 90 percent
T or F? Crémant d'Alsace is primarily made False. Crémant d'Alsace is mostly Pinot Blanc, but Chardonnay
from Chardonnay. can be used as well.
What are the two Muscats grown in Alsace? Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc and Muscat Ottonel. (Muscat à
Petits Grains is considered higher quality.)
T or F? The AOC-approved yields for Alsace True. They are generally 80 hl/ha for whites.
are the highest in France.
, What is the impact of global climate change Sugar levels are rising and more off-dry wines are being
on the dryness of Alsace wines? produced.
In which century did Alsace reach its peak The sixteenth (Late Renaissance).
of prosperity?
In an effort to combat phylloxera in Alsace, Plant high-yield, low-quality hybrids that could resist the pest.
in the late nineteenth century vignerons
were encouraged to?
What is a "graben"? A grave-like trench caused by geologic uplift, then collapse
on parallel fault lines. In Alsace, the faulting was followed by
erosion, creating a complex network of soil.
Auxerrois Blanc is a cross between? Gouais Blanc and Pinot
T or F? Alsace became a part of Germany in True. It was annexed after the Franco-Prussian War.
1871.
What type of bottle is commonly used for The "flute", a long-tapered bottle.
wines in both Germany and Alsace?
T or F? Machine harvesting is common in False. Most vineyards are hand-harvested.
Alsace.
T or F? Edelwicker may be a blend of any True
white grapes approved for Alsace AOC
wine.
T or F? There are 13 soil types in Alsace. True. The soil in Alsace is quite complex, owing to millions of
years of geologic faulting and erosion.
Zotzenberg is an exceptional Grand Cru Sylvaner is permitted here.
vineyard because?
T or F? In Alsace, Grand Cru wines may be False. Grand Crus are white only.
red or white.
What are the seven primary grape varieties Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer,
in Alsace? Sylvaner, Muscat
A former name for Pinot Gris is? Tokay d'Alsace
T or F? Grass may be planted between rows False. Grass is planted to decrease yields (because grass
of vines to increase grape yields. competes with the vines for nutrients).
T or F? Wines in Alsace may be designated False. All wines in Alsace are AOC. in 2011, the number of
AOC, IGP or Vin sans IG. AOCs expanded from 3 to 53!
What are the four noble white varieties in Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
Alsace?
"Tokay d'Alsace" is a former name for? Pinot Gris. "Tokay d'Alsace" is no longer permitted under EU
law.
What is the effect of the Vosges Mountains The Vosges provide a rain shadow that ensures mainly sunny
on vineyards in Alsace? and dry growing conditions.
