17 ALSACE

Climate in Alsace?
Cool to moderate continental

Which influence does the Vosges Mountains have in Alsace?

Vineyard
Shelter from the westerly and rain barring wind.
Clears sky ( the clouds is on the other side) meaning sunny summer and dry autumns.

Grapes
Higher level of sugar ripeness

From which vineyards are Crement d’ Alsace made?

Between the foothills of Vosges and the Rhine

Name the 2 appellations for still wine in Alsace?

Alsace
Alsace grand cru

Name the 2 other classification for still wine in Alsace?

Vendanges tardives
Sélection de grains nobles

Name the 4 noble grapes in Alsace?

Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Muscat

How many grand crus are there in Alsace?

51

How many percent of a variety must be in the wine if the bottle is variety labelled?
100%

What does vendanges tardives mean. And what are the legal requirements?
Late harvest
Min. Sugar ripeness that depend on the grape variety
Made from one of the noble grapes

What are the legal requirements for sélection de grains nobles?

Min. Sugar ripeness depending on grape variety ( higher then VT)
This is usually achieved with noble rot
Made from one of the noble grapes

Name the styles of vendanges tardives?

Dry to medium sweet
Name the style of sèlection de grains nobles
Sweet
What is the price level of blended Alsace varieties?
Cheap

Name the names of variety blended inexpensive Alsace wine?

Edelzwicker
Gentil

How are alsace wines fermented?

In old oak vessels
Stainless steel vats

Do Alsace wines go through MLF normally?

No
It will mask the pure fruit flavours

How to tell if a wine from Alsace is sweet?

You can’t. You need to know the producer.

The style of Riesling in Alsace?

The best
Medium to full body
Dry
Medium alcohol
High acidity
Citrus and stone fruit
Stony/steely character

Can be made with residual sugar

It has less floral notes compared to German Riesling

The style of Gewurztraminer in Alsace?

Aromatic
Spicy notes
Lychee
Roses
Sweet baking spice
Light pink skin which make the colour a bit golden
Full bodied
Oily texture
Low to medium acidity
High alcohol

The style of Pinot Gris from Alsace?

The best
Full bodied
High alcohol
More acidity than Gewurtztraminer
Less aromatic than Gewurtztraminer
Fresh and dried fruits and honeyed character
What is the problem with Muscat blanc à petits grains?
It is prone to poor fruit setting and rot. Therefore Muscat Ottonel is more widely planted in
Alsace

The style of muscat blanc á petits grains?

Aromatic
Orange blossom
Rose
Grape
Light to medium body
Low to medium acidity

Which grape is used for cremant d’Alsace?

Pinot blanc

Name other grape varieties than the noble grapes from Alsace?
Pinot blanc
Pinot noir
Sylvaner
Auxerrois