Principle White Grapes

Question 1

CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate - Warm

Versatile - depends of Climate and Winemaking

dry

light to full bodied

range of winemaking techniques

used to make sparkling wines

PRIMARY: Citrus to Tropical

Answer 1

CHARDONNAY

Question 2

CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate

susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

aromatic variety, fruit characteristics vary according to ripeness

HIGH ACIDITY

dry to sweet

light to full bodied

unoaked

PRIMARY: Green to Tropical

TERTIARY: Honey and PETROL

Answer 2

RIESLING

Question 3

CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate

Aromatic variety

dry

High acidity

light- to medium-bodied

typically unoaked & single varietal

sometimes blended with Sémillon/Semillon

PRIMARY: herbaceous, floral, green, citrus, tropical - Gooseberry

Answer 3

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Question 4

CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate

Two key styles

LESS RIPE:

dry, high acidity, light-bodied, simple.

Green, Citrus fruit

MORE RIPE:

dry, off-dry or medium, medium acidity, full-bodied, complex.

Tropical fruit and spice

Answer 4

PINOT GRIGIO / PINOT GRIS