Rose/Gris Grapes Flashcards
What grape is Fromenteau believed to be?
Where was it a principal grape in the 9th-16th century?
Pinot Gris
Champagne
What does Gewurztraminer mean?
What is it a mutation of?
What city doesn’t use the umlaut?
Spice
Savagnin Blanc
Alsace
What is Pinot Gris aka?
Tokay d ‘Alsace (Alsace)
Pinot Beurot (Burgundy), Malvoisie (Loire)
What are the 2 styles of Pinot Gris?
Crop levels low= Rich/High viscosity
Crop levels high =Neutral/Light body
What is Sauvignon Gris aka?
What is it a mutation of?
Fie Gris (Loire)
Pink skinned color mutation of Sauvignon Blanc, except more perfumed/fuller
What is Savagnin Rose aka?
What is it a mutation of?
Klevener (Alsace)
Pink skinned, NOT aromatic mutation of Savagnin Blanc