Pinot Grigio/ Pinot Gris Flashcards

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Features

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Medium to high acidity
Grigio- dry, light bodied, simple
Grus- dry, off dry or medium, full bodied, complex

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Climate

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Cool to moderate

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Regions

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Italy- Delle Venezie DOC, Veneto IGT
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

France- Alsace AOC

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Delle Venezie DOC or Veneto IGT

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Inexpensive, high volume. Short finish. Acceptable or good quality.

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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North eastern corner of Italy.

More complex and full bodied

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Alsace AOC

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Grapes that are k used later in the season, when they are extra ripe. The acidity is typically medium and the grapes have greater sugar ripeness and flavour complexity.
Wines range from dry to medium sweetness.
Typically medium to full body.
Peach mango and ginger.
The can develop notes of honey in bottle

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Vendages Tardives

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Late harvest. Can only be used in Alsace.

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