Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Coteaux d'Ancenis
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux d'Ancenis.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
AOC of the Pays Nantais on the south bank of the Loire (250 ha, overlapping with Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, AOC 2011 after VDQS 1954, varied soils, cool oceanic climate). Gamay is the flagship red and fruity rosé — supple profile with red fruits and lively acidity, light vinifications. Pinot Gris called Malvoisie is the historic signature white demi-sec or moelleux (since the 17th century) — unctuous profile with distinctive exotic fruits. Cabernet Franc as red accessory, 17,000 hl annually.