Pinot Grigio/Pinot gris Flashcards
1
Q
Pinot Grigio - locations & wines?
A
Italy
Veneto IGT
- della Venezie DOC
Friuli
-Friuli-Venezie Giulia
2
Q
Pinot Gris - locations/rules?
A
France - Alsace
Grand Cru vineyards
Vendanges tardives (VT)
3
Q
Pinot Grigio - style?
A
Dry
Light body
Medium to high acidity
Unoaked
Simple
Best consumed young & fresh
4
Q
Pinot Grigio - flavours?
A
Pear & lemon
5
Q
Pinot Gris - winemaking?
A
Harvested later - extra ripe
Medium acidity
Dry to medium sweetness
Full body
6
Q
Pinot Gris- flavours?
A
Lemon, peach, mango, banana
Ageing - honey, ginger
7
Q
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris - climate?
A
Cool
Moderate
8
Q
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris - locations?
A
France - Alsace
Italy - Veneto, Fruili
Significant plantings elsewhere