Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Flashcards
1
Q
Two distinct styles of PG
A
Early harvest (Italian):
Dry
Light body
Medium to high acidity
Simple flavors (pear/lemon)
Later harvest (French)
Full bodied
Medium acidity
Lemon, stone fruit, tropical fruit
2
Q
Oak or inert
A
Inert
3
Q
Italian areas for PG
A
Veneto
delle Venezie
4
Q
French areas for PG
A
Alsace
5
Q
Alsace labeling of PG
A
Alsace
Grand Cru
Vendanges Tardives (late harvest)