Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Lake Erie
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Lake Erie.
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 Ohio
Largest US AVA east of the Rockies (~16,000 ha) spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio along Lake Erie. Lake-moderated climate extends the season. Concord signature labrusca grape (juice, jellies) with the distinctive "foxy" note. Rising vinifera: tense Riesling (lemon, green apple), full Chardonnay, peppery Cabernet Franc (raspberry, herb), floral Pinot Gris.