Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir and Zinfandel/Primitivo Flashcards
What types of Climate is Pinot Noir best suited for?
- Cool
- Moderate
What flavor characteristics are common for Pinot Noir?
• Red Fruit: - strawberry - raspberry - red cherry
- *• Very good or outstanding examples can age:**
- mushroom
- forest floor
The Pinot Noir levels of Acidity and Tannin are………
- high acidity
- low to medium tannin
Where are the important regions in France for Pinot Noir?
- Bourgogne/Burgundy
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Nuits-Saint-George
- Beaune
- Pommard
Where are the important regions in USA for Pinot Noir?
- Sonoma
- Carneros
- Santa Barbara County
- Oregon
Where are the important regions in Chile for Pinot Noir?
- Casablanca Valley
Where are the important regions in South Africa for Pinot Noir?
- Walker Bay
Where are the important regions in Australia for Pinot Noir?
- Yarra Valley
- Mornington Peninsula
Where are the important regions in New Zealand for Pinot Noir?
- Martinborough
- Marlborough
- Central Otago
What type of Climate is Zinfandel/Primitivo best suited for?
- Warm
What are the Varietal Characteristics of Zinfandel/Primitivo?
(ie: Acidty, Tannins, Sugar Levels, etc.)
- ripens unevenly
- high sugar levels
- medium to high acidity
- medium to high tannin
What are the Style and Aging Characteristics of Zinfandel/Primitivo?
(Oaked? Flavor/Aroma with Age?, etc.)
- rosé and red wines
- red wines often oaked
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very good or outstanding examples of red wines can age:
- earth
- meat
Where are the important regions in Italy for Primitivo?
- Puglia
Where are the important regions in USA for Zinfandel?
- California
