Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio Vineyard

Question 1

Pinot Gris Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

11

Question 2

Pinot Gris Budding

Answer 2

Early

Prone to spring frost
Best on slopes esp. in continental climates

Question 3

Pinot Gris Ripening

Answer 3

Early

Suitable for cool climates
Can avoid autumn rains

Question 4

Pinot Gris Fertility

Answer 4

Moderate Yielding

PG wants to be moderately productive. When overworked and yields are too high, vines become stressed which can lead to dilution in flavor and quality

Question 5

Pinot Gris Best Soils

Answer 5

Can grow on Mosaic of soils

Different soils lead to different characteristics: Volcanic (smoky), Limestone retains acid, Clay-Marl (richness), Granite (elegance/spice)

Question 6

Pinot Gris Vigor

Answer 6

Vigorous

More vigorous than high yielding

Canopy management needed to reduce shading and allow full phenolic ripeness of skins

Question 7

Pinot Gris Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 7

Peach/Apple (Alsace)
Citrus/Simple (NE Italy)
Honey/Smoky with age (Alsace)
Can be made in all styles dry to sweet
May have an oily/rich texture

Question 8

Pinot Gris Skins

Answer 8

Pink Skins
Thin Skins
Darker than most whites

Can lead to rose gold hue

Question 9

Pinot Gris Hazards

Answer 9

Botrytis (allows VT/SGN)
Downy Mildew (can reduce quality)
Spring Frost (can reduce yields)

Question 10

Pinot Gris Hardiness

Answer 10

Fairly easy to grow
Can create lower price points

Question 11

Pinot Gris Vine Peculiarities

Answer 11

Bunches and berries are very small
Phenolic bitterness from skins
RS helps balance bitterness