Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio

Question 1

Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio

Answer 1

Early budding and early ripening.

In warm climates or when left on the vine they can accumulate high sugar levels, but lose much acidity.

Question 2

Alsace

Answer 2

Wines are usually dry or off dry
Often with an oily texture
Ripe tropical fruit flavours with a hint of ginger and honey

Grape skins have a deep colour meaning the wine can appear golden in colour.

Question 3

New Zealand

Answer 3

Labelled as Pinot Gris and have the same viscous texture and medium acidity, but usually show more pure fruit flavours, and often have slightly more residual sugar.

Question 4

Tasmania, Australia, and Oregon

Answer 4

Rich and often dry style of Pinot Gris

Question 5

Alto Adige, Trentino, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Answer 5

High quality Pinot Grigio in a dry style.

Wines can show a greater depth of flavour than cheaper versions made from the Veneto plain.