Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics
A
High yields and early harvest
* Dry
* Light body
* High acidity
* Simple flavours of apple and lemon
* Best consumed when young
Controlled yields and late harvest
* Higher sugar
* Medium acidity
* Full body
* Flavours of lemon, stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (mango, banana)
2
Q
Winemaking
A
Fermented in inert vessels
3
Q
Italy
Regions
A
- Unoaked
- Light body
delle Venezie DOC
Veneto IGC
Friuil-Venezia Fiulia
* More complex
* Fuller body
Pinot Grigio
4
Q
France
Regions
A
Alsace AOC
* Extra-ripe
* Dry to medium sweetness
* Medium to full body
* Pronouced flabours of peach, mango, and ginger
* Can develop notes of honey in the bottle
Alsace Grand Cru AOC
Vendonges Tardives (VT)
Late harvest
