Discover the top 100 best white wines of Graubünden as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Graubünden and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Wine canton of eastern German-speaking Switzerland (Grisons), 423 ha at the heart of the Bündner Herrschaft (Fläsch, Maienfeld, Malans, Jenins). Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder, >70%): reds among the noblest in Switzerland, fine and silky with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spices and a limestone mineral touch, delicate tannins - compared to the great Burgundies. Schistous limestone soils, a climate tempered by the foehn (warmest area of German-speaking Switzerland).
Structured, full-bodied dry whites with a slightly copper-tinged pale golden colour, ample palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), honey, smoke, almond and spiced notes. Also produced as off-dry and botrytised sweet wines. Makes great German-speaking whites in Germany (Baden, Palatinate), Austria, northern Italy (Südtirol) and Switzerland. German synonym for pinot gris, a French grey variety native to Burgundy.
white wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of rabbit stew the old fashioned way, cannelloni with salmon and spinach or spinach and goat cheese quiche.
On the nose in the region of Graubünden often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, butter or minerality. In the mouth in the region of Graubünden is a powerful with a nice freshness.
