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60 Cards in this Set
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Klevner is a synonym for what in Alsace?
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Pinot Blanc
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Gutedel is a synonym for what in Alsace?
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Chasselas
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Auxerrois can be labeled as what other grape variety?
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Pinot Blanc
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A white wine labeled "Pinot" can contain what grapes?
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Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Auxerrois
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Following 2008, what grape variety has to be dry when under the regular AOP Alsace?
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Riesling
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Klevener de Heiligenstein is what?
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Traminer, (Aka Savagnin in the Jura) - 5 communes can bottle it - Heiligenstein itself, Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Goxwiller, and Obernai
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Explain "Edelzwicker"
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Inexpensive blended wine, can be any varietal, even mono-varietal, and they don't have to be vintage dated
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Explain "Gentil"
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Must contain over 50% of noble grapes, usually blended, base wines can be vinified separately
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When did Alsace AOP come into existence?
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1962
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When did Alsace Grand Cru AOP come into existence?
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First proposed in 1975, went into law in 1983 (25 vineyards, 1985 (25 more), Kaefferkopf was added in 2006
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Alsace GC and Cremant d'Alsace AOP mandates what style of harvesting?
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Manual
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What two GC vineyards are allowed to blend?
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Kaefferkopf and Altenberg de Bergheim
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What's the minimum alcohol for Alsace GC AOP?
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11% Riesling/Muscat, 12.5% GW/PG - although certain vineyards mandate higher numbers
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What is the largest GC?
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Schlossberg (80ha)
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What is the smallest GC?
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Kanzlerberg (3ha)
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VT requires what minimum must weights?
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235 g/l for Muscat/Riesling
257 g/l for GW/PG |
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SGN requires what minimum must weights?
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276 g/l for Muscat/Riesling
306 g/l for GW/PG |
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What is the only Alsatian AOP to allow Chardonnay?
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Cremant
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What grape varieties are authorized for Cremant d'Alsace?
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Chardonnay, Riesling, PG, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc. Roses must be 100% Pinot Noir
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What are the two AOP of the Loirraine?
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Cotes de Toul AOP and Moselle AOP (upgraded from VDQS in '11)
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What types of Muscat are allowed in Alsace AOP?
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Muscat Blanc/Rose a Petit Grains, or Muscat Ottonel
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Can you make Pinot Noir en blanc under the Alsace AOP?
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Yes
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Can you make rose wines in Alsace?
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Yes, only from Pinot Noir- can also be called Schillerwein or Clairet
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The villages of Ottrott, Rodern, Saint Hippolyte are all approved for what single grape variety?
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Pinot Noir
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The villages of Scherwiller and Wolxheim are only approved for what single grape variety?
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Riesling
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Blienschwiller and the Cotes de Barr are only approved for what single grape variety?
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Sylvaner
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for white Alsace AOP?
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9.5%
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Is chaptalization allowed for VT/SGN?
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No
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True or false: Alsace AOP wines must be bottles in the "Vin du Rhin"/Flute d'Alsace bottle
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True
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What is the maximum yield for AOP Alsace?
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75 hl/ha for Blanc
60 hl/ha for Rouge |
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When was the AOP for VT/SGN established
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1984
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Who makes Clos des Capucins?
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Weinbach
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Who makes Clos de la Faille?
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Albert Mann
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Who makes the Clos Hauserer in Winzenheim?
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Zind-Humbrecht
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Who makes the Clos Himmelreich in Orschwihr?
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Lucien Albrecht
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Who makes the Clos Jebsal in Turckheim?
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Zind-Humbrecht
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Who makes the Clos Rebberg in Andlau?
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Marc Kreydenweiss
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Who makes the Clos Rebgarten in Andlau?
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Marc Kreydenweiss
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Who makes the Clos des Recollets in Rouffach?
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Lucien Albrecht
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Who makes the Clos Ribeaupierre in Ribeauville?
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Jean Sippm - this site is formerly known as the Clos du Schlossberg
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Who makes the Clos Windsbuhl in Hunawihr?
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Zind Humbrecht
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Which is the only Geographic designation that can produce red and white wines?
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Cote de Rouffach
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What is the overall minimum must weight of Alasace AOP whites?
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144 g/l
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What two white varieties are permitted in the Cotes de Toul AOP?
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Auxerrois and Aubin
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What is Cotes de Toul Vin Gris made out of?
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Pinot Noir and Gamay, usually Gamay dominant, but both must be present - Pinot Munier, Aubin, and Auxerrois can also be present
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What is Cotes de Toul rouge made out of?
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Pinot Noir
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What styles of wine can be produced in Cotes de Toul?
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Blanc, Gris, and Rouge
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What is the minimum length on the lees and minimum atmospheres of pressure for Cremant d'Alsace?
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4 atmospheres
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What is the maximum yield and maximum press yield for Cremant D'Alsace AOP?
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80 hl/ha and 100 liters per 150KG
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What styles of wine can you produce in the Moselle AOP?
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Blanc, Rouge, Rose, and mono-varietal PG and Muller Thurgau
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What is the general makeup of Moselle Blanc?
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Min 70% combined Auxerrois, Muller-Thurgau, and PG - PB, Riesling, and Max 10% GW permitted
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What variety is Moselle AOP rouge?
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Pinot Noir
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What varieties is Moselle Rose?
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Pinot Noir, but up to 30% Gamay permitted
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What two grapes can be varietally labeled in Moselle AOP?
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Muller-Thurgau and Pinot Gris
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Which three GC AOP are not permitted to make varietal Muscat?
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Zotzenberg, Altenberg de Bergheim, and Kaefferkopf
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What grape must be dominant in the blends of Altenberg de Bergheim?
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Riesling
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What variety must be dominant in the blends of Kafferkopf?
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Gewurtz
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What is the minimum alcohol % for blended wines from Altenberg de Bergheim?
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14%
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What are the only training methods permitted in Alsace?
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Single or Double Guyot
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What is the maximum yield for all GC Alsace?
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55 hl/ha
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