Carmenere Malbec Pinotage Flashcards
1
Q
Climate for carmenere
A
Long sunny growing Season
If not fully ripe herbaceous
2
Q
Aromas carmenere
A
Not fully ripe Herbaceous- green bell pepper, tomato leaf
When ripe Black fruits - blackberry
Herbal eucalyptus
3
Q
Style carmenere
A
Deep coloured M to h acidity H tannins F body With oak adds coffee, chocolate Usually blended with cab sav & merlot but is also varietal
4
Q
Style Malbec
A
Deep coloured F body Black fruits Dried fruit and meat with age Blended cab sav & merlot and varietal
5
Q
Where in chile is carmenere grown
A
Central valley
6
Q
Where is pinotage grown in South Africa
A
Throughout western cape
7
Q
Style pinotage
A
M tannins
Red fruits
H acidity
M to f body
With oak coffee, chocolate smoke
Varietal and cape blends (with cab sav & merlot)
