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Pinot Noir Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of Pinot Noir (Skin, ideal climate, intensity of colour, acidity, tannins, flavours)

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Cool to Moderate climate
Pale to medium colour
High acidity
Low to medium Tannin
Red fruit: Strawberry, raspberry, red cherry

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What are 5 countries and areas that produce Pinot Noir

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USA:
Oregon
California (sonoma, Los Carneros)

Chile:
Casablanca Valley

South Africa:
Walker Bay

Australia:
Mornington Peninsula
Yarra Valley

New Zealand:
Central Otago
Marlborough
Martinborough

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Zinfandel/Primitivo characteristics

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Warm Climate
Medium to high tannin
Medium to high acidity
High sugar levels
Often Oaked (red wines)
Red fruits but ripens to black fruits

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Locations for Primitivo/Zinfandel

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California (White Zinfandel (Rosé)

Italy:
Puglia

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