Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio Flashcards
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio climate
Cool
Moderate
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio acidity level
Medium to high acidity
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio: oaked or unoaked
Typically unoaked
Pinot Gris acidity level
Medium acidity
Pinot Gris sweetness level
Dry, off-dry or medium (late harvest, aka “vendanges tardives”)
Pinot Gris body
Full body
Pinot Gris: simple or complex
Complex
Pinot Gris tertiary aromas/flavors
Honey
Ginger
Pinot Gris primary aromas/flavors
Lemon, apple, peach, banana, melon
Pinot Grigio primary aromas/flavors
Apple, lemon
Pinot Grigio: simple or complex
Simple
Pinot Grigio sweetness level
Dry
Pinot Grigio acidity level
High acidity
Pinot Grigio body
Light body
Pinot Gris production areas
France (PDO): Alsace (owl-sauce)