The Wine Profile

1 What is the typical style of Italian Pinot Grigio?

A Light, crisp, and refreshing B Sweet and dessert-like C Rich, oaky, and buttery D Heavy, tannic, and dark

2 How is most commercial Pinot Grigio typically fermented?

A In new French oak barrels for rich flavor B In clay amphorae buried underground C In open-top wooden vats with foot treading D In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

3 What color is a standard Pinot Grigio wine?

A Deep amber-gold like aged Sauternes B Pale straw-yellow with green tints C Bright pink like a rosé wine D Dark copper-orange

4 Which statement best describes the acidity of Italian Pinot Grigio compared to Alsatian Pinot Gris?

A Both styles share equally high acidity, but Italian is drier and sharper B Both styles have low acidity, but Alsatian is sweeter and fuller C Alsatian style has high, crisp acidity; Italian style is softer and rounder D Italian style has high, crisp acidity; Alsatian style is softer and rounder

5 How does sweetness differ between Italian and Alsatian styles of Pinot Grigio/Gris?

A Both styles are almost always dry, but Alsatian has a fruitier taste on the palate B Alsatian style is almost always dry; Italian style can range from dry to lusciously sweet C Both styles can range from dry to lusciously sweet depending on the producer D Italian style is almost always dry; Alsatian style can range from dry to lusciously sweet

6 How does Alsatian Pinot Gris style differ from Italian Pinot Grigio?

A Alsatian is lighter and more acidic than Italian B Both styles are completely identical in every way C Italian is richer and more full-bodied than Alsatian D Alsatian is richer with more body and complexity