Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Alsace
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
More informations about the region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 89% of Pinot gris
- EarthPresent in 89% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 82% of Pinot gris
- HoneyPresent in 76% of Pinot gris
- Tropical fruitPresent in 75% of Pinot gris
- MicrobioPresent in 74% of Pinot gris
- OakPresent in 72% of Pinot gris
- Non oakPresent in 68% of Pinot gris
- PeachPresent in 65% of Pinot gris
- ApricotPresent in 61% of Pinot gris
- CitrusPresent in 60% of Pinot gris
- ApplesPresent in 58% of Pinot gris
- MineralityPresent in 58% of Pinot gris
- PearPresent in 58% of Pinot gris
- SpicesPresent in 53% of Pinot gris
- FloralPresent in 49% of Pinot gris
- TropicalPresent in 46% of Pinot gris
- LemonPresent in 45% of Pinot gris
- VegetalPresent in 40% of Pinot gris
- PineapplePresent in 40% of Pinot gris
News about the grape variety Pinot gris
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