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Grauburgunder (Austria)

Grauburgunder is an Austrian name for Pinot Gris.

Grauburgunder Flavors

Lemon
Lemon
Apple
Apple
Melon
Melon
Guava
Guava
Apricot
Apricot
Plum
Plum
Flowers
Flowers

Lemon, Yellow Apple, Melon, Guava, and Apricot are typical Grauburgunder flavors.

Accompanied with Plum and White Flowers.

Grauburgunder Profile

Grauburgunder is medium light, dry, and crispy:

SUGAR:Dry 3g/l
BODY:Medium - Light
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium - High
Temperature Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Grauburgunder Food Pairing

Aperitif
Aperitif
Salad
Salad
Crab
Seafood
Fish
Fish
Pasta
Pasta
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork
Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Grauburgunder pairs well with BBQ, Vegetables, and Rich Seafood.

Excellent Pairings

Vegetarian Burger. Roasted Vegetables.
Asparagus.
Rich Seafood.
BBQ Pork. BBQ Chicken.

Cheeses

Soft Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheeses.

If You Like Grauburgunder

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The Ideal Glass for Grauburgunder

The Sauvignon Blanc glass is smaller than a Chardonnay glass.

It has a more narrow bowl to concentrate the crisp and citrusy aromas characteristic of zesty and fruity white wines.

About Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) originates from Burgundy.

Today it is cultivated primarily in Italy and France (Alsace).

There are primarily three different types of Pinot Gris:

Light, Dry and Crispy (Italian Pinot Grigio and Australian Pinot Grigio).

Off-Dry and Aromatic (French Pinot Gris and Australian Pinot Gris).

Dry and Fruity (Something in between Italian Pinot Grigio and French Pinot Gris).

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