Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Thrace
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Thrace.
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.
Eastern region shared between Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria, a fascinating native palette. On the Turkish side, Öküzgözü ("ox eye") is the signature red: deep ruby with signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, spice and a floral touch, supple tannins and lively acidity. More tannic, structured Boğazkere, local Papazkarası. Fresh Narince whites (citrus, flowers, almond), lively Emir.