The Wine Profile

Bronze

Alsace

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which grape is considered Alsace's most prestigious and age-worthy variety?

A Gewürztraminer B Riesling C Pinot Gris D Chardonnay

2 What is unusual about Alsace wine labelling compared to most French regions?

A Wines are always sold in magnums B Labels never show the producer's name C Wines are classified by soil type only D Wines are labelled by grape variety rather than place

3 What type of sparkling wine is produced in Alsace?

A Champagne B Prosecco C Crémant d'Alsace D Blanquette de Limoux

4 Which style is associated with Pinot Gris from Alsace?

A Light and crisply dry B Rich and often off-dry C Sparkling and fruity D Deeply red and tannic

5 Which red grape variety is grown in Alsace?

A Pinot Noir B Cabernet Sauvignon C Merlot D Syrah

6 Which grape is the fourth 'noble' grape of Alsace?

A Pinot Blanc B Sylvaner C Muscat D Auxerrois