Alsace sommelier quiz

Alsace sommelier quiz at Introductory level: 10 questions, every answer explained. Noble grapes, Grand Crus and the unique dry climate of Alsace — how much do you know? Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

10 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: Which mountain range protects Alsace from rainfall, creating a dry climate? A) The Alps B) The Jura C) The Vosges Mountains D) The Massif Central

Answer: C) The Vosges Mountains. The Vosges Mountains block moist air from the west, creating a rain shadow effect that makes Alsace one of the driest wine regions in France.

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