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Which grape variety is more likely to be fermented at mid-range temperatures?
Which grape variety is more likely to be fermented at mid-range temperatures?
- Sylvaner
- Gewurztraminer (correct)
- Riesling
- Muscat
What is the desired aroma in Gewurztraminer?
What is the desired aroma in Gewurztraminer?
- Oak
- Banana
- Floral (correct)
- Citrus
What type of fermentation vessels are used in winemaking?
What type of fermentation vessels are used in winemaking?
- Concrete tanks
- Both A and B (correct)
- Large old oak vessels
- Stainless-steel tanks
What do smaller, high-quality producers prefer in terms of yeasts?
What do smaller, high-quality producers prefer in terms of yeasts?
Why is malolactic conversion typically avoided on white grape varieties in Alsace?
Why is malolactic conversion typically avoided on white grape varieties in Alsace?
What is typically used for aging wines in Alsace?
What is typically used for aging wines in Alsace?
What has been inconsistent in the production of Alsace wines historically?
What has been inconsistent in the production of Alsace wines historically?
What are producers now required to indicate on the back label of Alsace wines?
What are producers now required to indicate on the back label of Alsace wines?
When will the standard approach to labeling the sweetness of Alsace wines be implemented?
When will the standard approach to labeling the sweetness of Alsace wines be implemented?
What are Vendange tardive and Sélection de grains noble?
What are Vendange tardive and Sélection de grains noble?
Which type of training is the most common in Alsace vineyards?
Which type of training is the most common in Alsace vineyards?
At what height is the fruit zone typically trained in Alsace vineyards?
At what height is the fruit zone typically trained in Alsace vineyards?
Why are canopies higher in Alsace vineyards compared to other regions?
Why are canopies higher in Alsace vineyards compared to other regions?
What is the typical planting density in Alsace vineyards?
What is the typical planting density in Alsace vineyards?
What is the main pest and disease in Alsace vineyards?
What is the main pest and disease in Alsace vineyards?
What is the percentage of vineyards certified as organic in Alsace?
What is the percentage of vineyards certified as organic in Alsace?
What is the typical harvest period in Alsace?
What is the typical harvest period in Alsace?
What type of wines can be found in Alsace vineyards?
What type of wines can be found in Alsace vineyards?
How are vineyards on steep slopes harvested in Alsace?
How are vineyards on steep slopes harvested in Alsace?
Which vineyards in Alsace are required to be picked by hand?
Which vineyards in Alsace are required to be picked by hand?
