Pinot Gris/ Pinto Grigio

Question 1

Pinot Grigio is from where

Answer 1

Italy

Question 2

Pinot Gris is from where

Answer 2

France

Question 3

What kind of climate does pinot gris/grigio grow in

Answer 3

cool to moderate

Question 4

What 2 styles are produced

Answer 4

1: high yields of grapes harvested early w/high acidity=dry, light bodied wine, high acidity, simples flavors of apple and lemon.
2: Yields are controlled and harvesting is delayed. the grapes are higher in sugar, lower acidity, more complex.=full bodied, med acidity, pronounced flavors of lemon, stone fruit (peach), trop fruit (mango banana)

Question 5

Is pinot grigio/gris oaked or unoaked

Answer 5

unoaked

Question 6

what flavors come from outstanding quality

Answer 6

honey and ginger

Question 7

When should you consume Pinot Grigio?

Answer 7

fresh and young-simple flavors fade within a short time in a bottle. Some of the more concentrated full bodied ones can develop honey and ginger over time

Question 8

Where are the Alsace Grand Cru-Vosges Mountains located?

Answer 8

Sloped foothills facing east or southeast

Question 9

Principle determining factors between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio

Answer 9

Grape Growing and Harvesting choices

Question 10

What characteristcs are seen when harvest is delayed?

Answer 10

high sugar, low acid, more complex flavors

Question 11

Characteristics of a high yield and harvested early?

Answer 11

dry, light bodied, high in acidity, simple flavors- apple and lemon