Pinot Grigio (Gris) Flashcards
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Visual: ?
• Visual: Yellow/Pale Gold (possibly with slight copper and pink tones), Moderate to Moderate Plus Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Fruit:?
o Fruit: Stone Fruit (Apricot, Yellow Peach), Candied Citrus (Meyer Lemon, Orange), Ripe Tree Fruit (Baked Apple, Quince), Tropical Notes (Pineapple), Banana/Banana Peel
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Floral: ?
o Floral: Faint White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Spice:?
o Spice: Exotic Spices, Musk, Cinnamon
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Borytis:?
o Botrytis: Honey, Ginger
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Other:?
o Other: Beeswax, Damp Cellar, Nutty, Bitter Almond
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Earth:?
o Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Mushroom/Forest Floor
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Oak:?
o Oak: Large Neutral Oak Casks
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris
Structure:?
• Structure: Dry to Medium Sweet, Moderate Plus Body, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus Alcohol, Phenolic Bitterness
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Visual:?
• Visual: Pale Straw with Hints of Green (possibly with slight copper and pink tones), Moderate Concentration
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Aromas/Flavors:?
• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Intensity
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Fruit:?
o Fruit: Citrus (Lemon), Tree Fruit (Red and Yellow Apple), Creamy Stone Fruit (White Peach, Nectarine), Melon
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Floral:?
o Floral: White and Yellow Flowers
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Floral:?
o Herbal: Watercress/Arugula
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Other:?
o Other: Peanut Shell, Lager Yeast/Stale Beer
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Earth:?
o Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Stone/Chalk, Ashen Notes, Saline
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Oak: ?
o Oak: None
Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)
Structure:?
• Structure: Dry, Moderate Body, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Alcohol, Slight Phenolic Bitterness
