Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Question 1

Is Pinot Grigio best consumed when young or when aged

Answer 1

Young

Question 2

What is the name of the Northern Italian region where many of the Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines come from

Answer 2

Veneto

Question 3

What are the common labels for wines from the Veneto region

Answer 3

delle venezie DOC
Veneto IGT

Question 4

Wines from the Veneto region are typically expensive, low volume, high quality wines. True/False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What region in Italy boasts a full body, complex Pinot Grigio

Answer 5

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Question 6

What climate does the Pinot Gris/Grigio grape prefer

Answer 6

Cool to moderate

Question 7

There is only one region in France that can use the Vendanges Tardives labelling term. Name that region.

Answer 7

Alsace

Question 8

Does Pinot Gris use grapes that are picked earlier or later in the season?

Answer 8

Later, it is made from extra ripe grapes

Question 9

Alsace has both premier cru and grand cru appellations. True or False

Answer 9

False, they only have grand cru, no premier cru

Question 10

What is the flavour profile of an Alsace AOC

Answer 10

Peach, Mango, Ginger
Medium to full body
Dry to medium in sweetness

Question 11

What is the mountain region where Alsace Grace Cru AOC vineyards are found and which direction do they face?

Answer 11

Vosges
East / Southeast