Pinot Noir Flashcards
1
Q
Colour
A
Black
2
Q
Budding
A
Early
3
Q
Ripening
A
Early
Warm climates: too fast –> reduce intensity of aromas + shriveled berries/sunburn
Cold climates: difficult to ripen sufficiently –> achieve desired ripeness (tannins/colour/flavour)
4
Q
Yield
A
Kept limited –> high quality
5
Q
Diseases
A
Millerandage, downy + powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot, fan leaf, leaf roll virus
6
Q
Clone
A
Dijon clone
7
Q
Wine Style(s)
A
Burgundy: strawberry/raspberry/red cherry, light oak (smoke/clove), low to medium tannins, medium alcohol, high acidity. Develop earth/game/mushroom with bottle ageing.
