Pinot Noir Flashcards
1
Q
Pinot Noir climate
A
Cool
Moderate
2
Q
Pinot Noir acidity and tannin level
A
High acidity
Low to medium tannins
3
Q
Pinot Noir body
A
Light to medium body
4
Q
Pinot Noir: oaked or unoaked
A
Carefully oaked (don’t want to overwhelm delicate flavors)
5
Q
Pinot Noir: single varietal or blended
A
Typically single varietal
6
Q
Pinot Noir primary aromas/flavors
A
Strawberry, raspberry, red cherry
7
Q
Pinot Noir skin type
A
Thin skin
8
Q
Pinot Noir tertiary aromas/flavors
A
Mushrooms, forest floor
9
Q
Pinot Noir-producing countries
A
France USA Chile South Africa Australia New Zealand
