Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Nelson
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Nelson.
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 South Island
Cool-climate region of New Zealand's South Island, the only one on the west coast and rain-sheltered. Signature Chardonnay precise and taut with signature notes of white apple, citrus, toasted hazelnut, fresh butter and a mineral touch, ample long mouth — local benchmark. Fine silky Pinot Noir (tart cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spices), delicate tannins. Also vivid fruity Sauvignon Blanc, ample Pinot Gris, taut Riesling.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 26% of Pinot gris
- EarthPresent in 19% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Pinot gris
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Pinot gris
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Pinot gris
- OakPresent in 9% of Pinot gris
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Pinot gris
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Pinot gris
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- FloralPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- OrangePresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Pinot gris