Pinot Grigio – France to Chile

University of Guelph

Pinot Gris

France to Chile

Drew Cumpson 0656034 Professor Helen Fisher HROT*1120 Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Table of Contents

Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 History & Origins ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Proposed New Location – Chile………………………….……………………….……………………….……………………… 5 A New Approach ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 References ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

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Overview

The purpose of this paper is to capture the history and origin of the wine variety Pinot Gris, along with a description of its normal growing conditions, including factors such as soil type, climate, harvest season length, rainfall and temperature. This paper will then discuss whether this wine variety could survive in Southern Chile by analysing the differences in climate and production procedures between Chile and its home region of France. This paper will conclude by determining whether or not Pinot Gris could survive as a variety in Chile and a production plan in terms of harvesting and creating a final product based on the analyses. Due to the large rise in popularity of Pinot Gris, it seemed fitting to try and find a location in which it would be successful allowing a new addition to the...