Tempranillo/Carmenere/Malbec/Pinotage Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Carmenere grape region?
A
Chile - Central Valley
2
Q
Where is the Malbec grape region?
A
Argentina - Mendoza region
3
Q
Where is the Pinotage grape region?
A
South Africa - Western Cape region
4
Q
What are the characteristics of a typical Pinotage wine?
A
- Closely related to Pinot Noir
- Red-fruit flavours (strawberry, raspberry, red cherry)
- Medium Tannins
- High Acid
- Medium-Bodied to Full-Bodied
- Aromas - Chocolate, Coffee, Smoke
