Pinot Grigio (Gris)

Question 1

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Visual: ?

Answer 1

• Visual: Yellow/Pale Gold (possibly with slight copper and pink tones), Moderate to Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 2

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 2

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 3

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Fruit:?

Answer 3

o Fruit: Stone Fruit (Apricot, Yellow Peach), Candied Citrus (Meyer Lemon, Orange), Ripe Tree Fruit (Baked Apple, Quince), Tropical Notes (Pineapple), Banana/Banana Peel

Question 4

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Floral: ?

Answer 4

o Floral: Faint White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle

Question 5

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Spice:?

Answer 5

o Spice: Exotic Spices, Musk, Cinnamon

Question 6

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Borytis:?

Answer 6

o Botrytis: Honey, Ginger

Question 7

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Other:?

Answer 7

o Other: Beeswax, Damp Cellar, Nutty, Bitter Almond

Question 8

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Earth:?

Answer 8

o Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Mushroom/Forest Floor

Question 9

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Oak:?

Answer 9

o Oak: Large Neutral Oak Casks

Question 10

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Alsatian Pinot Gris

Structure:?

Answer 10

• Structure: Dry to Medium Sweet, Moderate Plus Body, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus Alcohol, Phenolic Bitterness

Question 11

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Visual:?

Answer 11

• Visual: Pale Straw with Hints of Green (possibly with slight copper and pink tones), Moderate Concentration

Question 12

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 12

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Intensity

Question 13

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Fruit:?

Answer 13

o Fruit: Citrus (Lemon), Tree Fruit (Red and Yellow Apple), Creamy Stone Fruit (White Peach, Nectarine), Melon

Question 14

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Floral:?

Answer 14

o Floral: White and Yellow Flowers

Question 15

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Floral:?

Answer 15

o Herbal: Watercress/Arugula

Question 16

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Other:?

Answer 16

o Other: Peanut Shell, Lager Yeast/Stale Beer

Question 17

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Earth:?

Answer 17

o Earth: Moderate to Moderate Plus Minerality, Stone/Chalk, Ashen Notes, Saline

Question 18

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Oak: ?

Answer 18

o Oak: None

Question 19

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Italian Pinot Grigio
(basic commercial examples)

Structure:?

Answer 19

• Structure: Dry, Moderate Body, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Alcohol, Slight Phenolic Bitterness