Pinot Noir Characteristics

Question 1

What is the characteristic of grape skin?

Answer 1

Thin-skinned

Question 2

When does budding and ripening occur?

Answer 2

Early

Question 3

What is the tannin level?

Answer 3

Low

Question 4

What is the acidity level?

Answer 4

High

Question 5

What are the primary flavors?

Answer 5

Red fruit (cherries, raspberries, strawberries)

Question 6

What are the other flavors?

Answer 6

Earthy notes (mushrooms, forest floor, truffles)

Question 7

What are the common uses of this grape?

Answer 7

Red wine, Sparkling wine

Question 8

What are the major regions for this grape?

Answer 8

Burgundy (France), Champagne (France), Oregon (USA), California (USA), New Zealand, Australia (cooler regions)

Question 9

What are the challenges faced by this grape?

Answer 9

Susceptible to disease, Early budding (frost risk), Prone to mutations, Difficult to achieve optimal ripeness

Question 10

What are the food pairings for this grape?

Answer 10

Roasted poultry, Salmon and fatty fish, Mushrooms, Cheese (Gruyère, Brie, Camembert)