Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Cricova
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Cricova.
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.
Central Moldovan region 15 km north of Chișinău, famous for its 120 km of limestone underground galleries, continental climate. Traditional-method sparkling wines are the historic speciality: fine and taut with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, brioche and a chalky touch. Structured Cabernet and Merlot, airy Pinot Noir in reds. Lively Sauvignon, straight Aligoté, ample Rkatsiteli and aromatic Muscat in still whites.