Pinot Noir-Grape Variety

1)What type of a grape variety is Pinot Noir?-Black grape variety. 2)How you pronounce Pinot Noir?-Pee-noh-n'wahr. 3)Give the birthplace of Pinot Noir- Côte-d'Or, Burgundy region of France. 4)Is Pinot Noir, a difficult grape variety to cultivate?-Yes,Pinot Noir is a difficult grape variety to cultivate since it is much prone to fungal diseases. 5)"God made Cabernet Sauvignon whereas the devil made Pinot noir."Who made this statement?-André Tchelistcheff, a noted American wine maker. 6)How is Pinot Noir known in Italy?-Its known by the name Pinot Nero. 7)How is Pinot Noir known in Germany?-Its known by the name Spätburgunder. 8)Name the most widely planted red grape variety in Germany?-Spätburgunder. 9)Name the only red wine produced in Alsace-Pinot noir rouge. 10)Which is the American wine region that cultivates Pinot Noir in large quantity?-California. 11)What is the nick name given to Pinot Noir by the world?-Red Burgundy. 12)Give few examples for food which Pinot Noir wines can be paired with.-Pork and poultry, beef and bacon, cheese and chocolate, fish, lamb, mushrooms, fresh herbs and wild game. 13)Name few countries that cultivates Pinot Noir other than France-United States, Italy, Austria, Argentina, Hungary etc. 14)How Pinot Noir got its name?-The literal translation of Pinot Noir is 'pine black'.In the vine, the grapes are bunched up together and resembles the shape of a pine cone and hence the name Pinot Noir. 15)Why Pinot Noir red wines are very expensive?-Pinot Noir red wines are very expensive since it is difficult to cultivate the grape variety.