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Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris?

A

Nothing but the name.

Pinot Grigio - Italian word

Pinot Gris - French word

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What is the climate for Pinot Grigio/Gris?

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Cool to Moderate

(Creates two distinct styles)

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Are there two distinct styles of Pinot Grigio/Gris?

A

Yes

Harvested Early

Harvested Later

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What is the style of an early harvested Pinot Grigio/Gris?

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  • Dry
  • Light-Bodied
  • High Acid
  • Simple flavours Lemon/Apple
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What changes in the Pinot Grigio/Gris grape when harvested later?

A
  • Higher Sugar
  • Lower Acid
  • More complex flavour
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What is the style of a later harvest Pinot Grigio/Gris?

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  • Powerful
  • Full-Bodied
  • Medium Acidity
  • Pronounced Lemon
  • Stone Fruit (Peach)
  • Tropical Fruit (Mango, Banana)
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Which Pinot Grigio/Style wine is lighter? Italy or France.

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Italy

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Fuller-bodied Pinot Grigio/Gris can develop flavours of ______ and ______ after some bottle aging?

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  • Ginger
  • Honey
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What are the two regions for lighter-style Italian Pinot Grigio?

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  • delle Venezie DOC
  • Veneto IGT
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What Italian region creates Fuller-Bodied, More Complex Pinot Grigios?

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia

(North Italy - East side)

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What region in France typically makes Pinot Gris?

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Alsace AOC

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Are France Pinot Gris picked early or late?

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Later Harvest

Extra-ripe grapes

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  • What is the typical profile of an French Pinot Gris?
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  • Medium Acid
  • Dry-Medium Sweetness
  • Medium-Full Bodied
  • Pronounced Flavours (Peach, Mango, Ginger)
  • Bottle-aged notes (Honey)

(Best wines from Grand Cru vineyards)

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What is the difference between Alsace AOC and Alsace Grand Cru AOC?

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  • Specific vineyards
  • Most on steep foothills of Vosges Mountains
  • Receive more sunlight
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What is the profile of a Alsace Grand Cru AOC wine?

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  • Riper in flavour
  • Fuller Bodied
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What does the term Vendanges Tardives (VT) mean?

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Late Harvest

(Labelling term - can only use in Alsace)

17
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What is a VT wine typically like?

A
  • Medium - Sweet
  • Made from extra-ripe grapes
18
Q

What three grape varieties in Alsace can be labelled VT (Vendanges Tardives)?

A
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewurtztraminer
  • Riesling
19
Q

Can Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru wines be labelled VT?

A

Yes

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