Pinot Grigio/ Pinot Gris Flashcards
Features
Medium to high acidity
Grigio- dry, light bodied, simple
Grus- dry, off dry or medium, full bodied, complex
Climate
Cool to moderate
Regions
Italy- Delle Venezie DOC, Veneto IGT
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
France- Alsace AOC
Delle Venezie DOC or Veneto IGT
Inexpensive, high volume. Short finish. Acceptable or good quality.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
North eastern corner of Italy.
More complex and full bodied
Alsace AOC
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
Vendages Tardives
Late harvest. Can only be used in Alsace.