Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Delaware
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Delaware.
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 Delaware
Small mid-Atlantic American state with a temperate maritime climate between the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, long season of 199 days, draining sandy soils in the south. Delaware (indigenous white hybrid, named after the state) is the signature variety: aromatic with intense notes of fresh grape, ripe fruits and a honeyed touch, excellent as dry, sparkling and ice wine. Taut Chardonnay and Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) in complement. Emerging robust hybrids.