PINOT GRIS
Pinot Gris
(Grey Burgundy, Pinot Gris)
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WinesBalgach Pinot Gris AOC 2020
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Pinot Gris: A brief introduction
Pinot Gris is one of the best known grape varieties in the world and is also known as "Pinot Gris" or "Pinot Gris". The grape is a mutation of the red Pinot Noir grape and belongs to the Burgundy family of grape varieties. Due to its versatility and adaptability to different soils and climates, Pinot Gris wines are found in many regions of the world. The wine has a distinctive flavor that can vary by growing region and vinification style, but often has rich aromas of stone fruit, pear and melon. Pinot Gris can be enjoyed as a dry or off-dry wine and pairs well with a variety of foods.
Pinot Gris characteristics
Pinot Gris is known for its unique characteristics that distinguish it from other wine varieties. Here are some of the main characteristics:
- Color: Pinot Gris has a light pink to golden color, which may vary slightly depending on the growing area and vinification style.
- Aroma: The wine has a complex aroma of stone fruit, pear, melon, citrus and hints of spices.
- Taste: Pinot Gris has a full-bodied flavor and a pleasant acidity that gives it a fresh elegance. The wine can be dry or semi-dry, and depending on the growing region, there are different flavor profiles.
- Alcohol content: The alcohol content of Pinot Gris varies depending on the growing area and vinification style, but is usually between 12% and 14%.
- Aging potential: Pinot Gris has a good aging potential and can be stored in the cellar for several years, depending on the quality and vintage.
- Foodpairing: Pinot Gris is excellent with seafood, light meat dishes, vegetables, cheese and pasta.
Pinot Gris wine regions
Pinot Gris is a white grape variety and is grown in many wine regions around the world. Some of the most famous wine regions for Pinot Gris are:
- Alsace, France: Here Pinot Gris is also known as "Tokay d'Alsace" and is considered one of the most important grape varieties of the region.
- Burgundy, France: Pinot Gris is also grown here, but in smaller quantities than in Alsace.
- Oregon, USA: Pinot Gris is one of the most widely grown and popular grape varieties in Oregon, where they thrive particularly well due to the cool climate.
- California, USA: There are also some Pinot Gris growing areas in California, e.g. in the coastal area near Sonoma and Mendocino.
- Italy: Here Pinot Gris is often referred to as "Pinot Grigio" and is found mainly in the regions of Veneto, Friuli and Trentino-Alto Adige.
- Germany: Pinot Gris is grown in Germany mainly in Baden, the Palatinate and Rheinhessen.
- Australia: The Adelaide Hills, Margaret River and Yarra Valley regions are known for their Pinot Gris wines.
- New Zealand: There are also some Pinot Gris growing areas in New Zealand, e.g. in Central Otago and Marlborough.
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