Pinot Gris

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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

Pinot Gris wine varies widely depending on the region and the wine making techniques used to produce it. It usually smells fruity. It is a light white wine that can be floral, spicy or sweet.
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.
1. France: Auxerrois gris, Fauvet, Fromentau, Fromentot, Gris cordelier, Malvoisie, pinot buerot
2. Austria: Grauburgunder, Rulander
3. Germany: Grauer Burgunder, Grauer Monch, Grauklenvner, Rulander
4. Switzerland: Malvoisie
5. Greece: Monemvasia
6. Italy: Pinot grigio
7. Romania: Rulander
8. Czech Republic and Slovakia: Rulandske sede
9. Croatia and Slovenia: Sivi pinot
10. Hungary: Szurkebarat
Food Matches
1. Pork
2. Fish
3. Shellfish
4. Chicken

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