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- AKA: Pinot Grigio
- Literal translation: "Gray pinecone"
- Growing regions: Italy, France, Germany, Oregon, California, Australia, New Zealand
- Generally not aged
- Colors: Golden yellow, copper, light pinkish
- Grape DNA is very similar to pinot noir
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Pinot Gris in Various Countries
Pinot gris was a popular grape beginning in the Middle Ages, and spread far and wide, developing a number of aliases. Though these are all wines from the same grape, the flavor can be quite different.- France: Auxerrois gris, Fauvet, Fromentau, Fromentot, Gris cordelier, Malvoisie, pinot buerot
- Austria: Grauburgunder, Rulander
- Germany: Grauer Burgunder, Grauer Monch, Grauklenvner, Rulander
- Switzerland: Malvoisie
- Greece: Monemvasia
- Italy: Pinot grigio
- Romania: Rulander
- Czech Republic and Slovakia: Rulandske sede
- Croatia and Slovenia: Sivi pinot
- Hungary: Szurkebarat
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Pinot Gris Questions
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What would be recommended as a good, fruity pinot noir? 1 AnswerThere are so many good (by which I mean well-balanced), fruity pinot noirs. To really answer your question I would have to know the answers to a few questions, ... read more -
Where is the best Pinot Noir made? 1 AnswerI think in France .... http://www.theworldwidewine.com/Wine_and_Food/Wine_and_Pork/burgundy_pinot_noir_wine.jpg http://www.warmlakeestate.com/images_warm_lake_w... read more -
What is the best Pinot Noir for under $20? 4 AnswersPinot Noir Mendocino is supreme, and is only $16.00! Being my favorite wine for the price, I've researched this to see what makes it taste so good. The pinot ... read more
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