Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Balaton-Felvidék
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Balaton-Felvidék.
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 Balaton
Hungarian region on the north shore of Lake Balaton, slopes of ancient Bakony volcanic plateau, ~1,300 ha on basalt and loess, near-Mediterranean climate regulated by the lake's mirror. Signature Olaszrizling: dry and mineral with bitter almond, green apple, citrus, herbs and characteristic volcanic smoky hint, tense acidity and saline finish. Structured Furmint, floral Hárslevelű, tense Riesling and fresh Chardonnay in whites. Meditation wines of the volcanoes.