Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Question 1

Pinot Grigio is the _______ name for this grape and Pinot Gris is the _______ name for this grape.

Answer 1

Italian
French

Question 2

What are the 2 common styles of making Pinot Grigio/Gris?

Answer 2

1. The most common style is made from high yields and to harvest early to retain acidity. The results are dry, light-bodied, medium to high acidity, and flavors of pear and lemon.
2. Yields are controlled, harvest is delayed, higher in sugar, medium acidity, more complex flavors, flavors of lemon, peach, mango, and banana.

Question 3

In Italy, the typical, single, and light Pinot Grigio is produced in the ______ region in the north-east of Italy and are labeled ______ DOC or _______ IGT.

Answer 3

Veneto Region
delle Venezie DOC
Veneto IGT

Question 4

More complex and fuller-bodied style of Italian Pinot Grigio can be found in _______ in Northern Italy’s eastern corner.

Answer 4

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Question 5

In France, Pinot Gris comes from this region and is typically picked when they are extra-ripe, can develop notes of honey and ginger in the bottle, and the best wines come from Grand Cru Vineyards.

Answer 5

Alsace AOC

Question 6

In France, what is the term for late harvest on the label?

Answer 6

Vendanges tardives (VT)