Possible Sweeties Flashcards
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
RIESLING
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
PINOT GRIGIO / PINOT GRIS
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate - Warm
versatile & susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
dry to sweet
high acidity
oaked or unoaked
PRIMARY: Green to Tropical
TERTIARY: dried fruit, honey, nuts
CHENIN BLANC
CLIMATE: Moderate - Warm
susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
sometimes blended with Sauvignon Blanc
dry to sweet
medium to high acidity
light to full-bodied
unoaked or oaked
PRIMARY: Green, citrus
TERTIARY: Nuts, dried fruits, honey
SÉMILLON
CLIMATE: Moderate
susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
high acidity
dry to sweet
unoaked or oaked
TERTIARY: dried fruit, caramel, nuts
FURMINT
CLIMATE: Cool - Moderate
aromatic variety
low acidity
full-bodied
dry to sweet
unoaked
PRIMARY: stone, tropical fruit - Lychee
TERTIARY: honey, dried fruit
GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Mosel
Riesling
Rheingau
Riesling
Pfalz
Riesling
Vouvray
Chenin Blanc
dry to sweet. Still or Sparkling
Alsace
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Sauternes
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Barossa Valley
Reds:
Shiraz and/or Grenache-blends
Whites:
Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blends
Eden Valley
Riesling
Clare Valley
Riesling
