Pinot Noir: Principal Black Grape Varieties Flashcards
What is Pinot Noir known for?
a) Expressing vineyard variations
b) Thick skin and easy cultivation
c) Sweet and fruity flavors
d) High tannin levels
a) Expressing vineyard variations
What are the typical characteristics of Pinot Noir wines?
a) Pale to medium in color
b) High in acidity with low to medium tannins
c) Expressive of strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry flavors
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which aromas can develop in very good or outstanding examples of aged Pinot Noir?
a) Forest floor and mushrooms
b) Smoke and cloves
c) Vanilla and caramel
d) Citrus and tropical fruits
a) Forest floor and mushrooms
Which region is considered the home of Pinot Noir?
a) Burgundy
b) Bordeaux
c) Tuscany
d) Napa Valley
a) Burgundy
Which countries are known for producing Pinot Noir?
a) USA (Carneros, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara County)
b) Chile (Casablanca Valley)
c) South Africa (Walker Bay)
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which appellation is associated with Pinot Noir from the general Burgundy region?
a) Bordeaux AOC
b) Bourgogne AOC
c) Chianti Classico DOCG
d) Napa Valley AVA
b) Bourgogne AOC
Which part of Burgundy is known for producing Pinot Noir wines with more flavor intensity, complexity, and length?
a) Côte de Nuits
b) Côte de Beaune
c) Côte de Provence
d) Côte Chalonnaise
a) Côte de Nuits
Name two villages included in the Côte de Nuits.
a) Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
b) Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
c) Pommard AOC
d) Beaune AOC
a) Gevrey-Chambertin AOC and b) Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
Which regions in the USA are known for producing Pinot Noir?
a) Carneros
b) Sonoma County
c) Santa Barbara County
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which region in Chile is known for producing Pinot Noir?
a) Casablanca Valley
b) Maipo Valley
c) Colchagua Valley
d) Aconcagua Valley
a) Casablanca Valley
Which region in South Africa is known for producing Pinot Noir?
a) Walker Bay
b) Stellenbosch
c) Franschhoek
d) Swartland
a) Walker Bay
Name two regions in Australia known for Pinot Noir production.
a) Yarra Valley
b) Mornington Peninsula
c) Margaret River
d) Barossa Valley
a) Yarra Valley and b) Mornington Peninsula
Name three regions in New Zealand known for Pinot Noir production.
a) Martinborough
b) Marlborough
c) Central Otago
d) Hawke’s Bay
a) Martinborough, b) Marlborough, and c) Central Otago
