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
What is your favorite Pinot Gris pairing?(0 Answers)
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Thinking about having a BBQ tomorrow... Anyone have any suggestionson what wines to pair with Burgers and pasta salad?(4 Answers)
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"Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio. This crisp wine pairs well with pasta, grilled poultry, seafood and mild fish. It's also good with dishes served with pesto sauces ...
Which grapes make the best wines?(1 Answer)
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Hi @angeliz, just as there are different types of wine, there are a wide variety of grapes used in producing them. The grapes vary from country to country ...
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Fast Facts
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AKA
Pinot Grigio
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Literal translation
"Gray pinecone"
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Growing regions
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Fact:
Generally not aged
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Colors
Golden yellow, copper, light pinkish
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Fact:
Grape DNA is very similar to pinot noir
