Pinot Gris (France)
Pinot Gris from Alsace and Pinot Grigio from Italy use the same grape.
But the Alsatian version is more fruity with more aroma and sweetness.
French Pinot Gris Flavors
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Melon |
 Apricot |
 Plum |
 Honey |
 Flowers |
 Spices |
Lemon Candy, Yellow Apple, Melon, Apricot, and Plum are typical French Pinot Gris flavors.
Followed by Honey, White Flowers, Perfume, and Spices.
French Pinot Gris Profile
French Pinot Gris is known to be off-dry, fruity, with a balanced acidity:
| SUGAR: | Off-Dry | ||
| BODY: | Medium - Full | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium | ||
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French Pinot Gris Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Vegetables |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Pâté |
 Tapas |
 Sushi |
 Chili |
French Pinot Gris has a balanced intensity that pairs well with many types of food.
The perfume matches Pâté and Creamy Sauces, and the sweetness makes it well suited for both Spicy and Sweet & Sour Dishes.
Excellent Pairings
Aperitif.Spicy Food. Indian. Thai. Mexican.
Chinese. Vietnameese.
Asian Sweat and Sour.
Full-bodied Pinot Gris
Creamy Pasta and Risotto.
Smoked Salmon.
Pâté. Foie Gras. Poultry. Pork.
Rich Veal. Lamb.
Cheeses
Hard Cheese.
Comté. Beaufort. Cantal. Gruyère.
Manchego. Pecorino. Dry Jack.
Spesialities:
In Alsace, Pinot Gris it is the preferred match to the regional pork
and potato specialty Baeckeoffe.
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The Ideal Glass for French Pinot Gris
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A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wine styles. It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides where acidity is less pleasant. A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold. It also helps if you hold the glass by the stem! |
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).
Alsace Wine Production in Hectares
Alsace is dominated by white wine. 90% of all Alsace wine is white.
The most famous sparkling wine is Crémant de Alsace
| Grape | 1969 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riesling | 1200 | 3350 |
| 2. Pinot Blanc | 1040 | 3320 |
| 3. Gewürztraminer | 1950 | 3150 |
| 4. Pinot Gris | 390 | 2460 |
| 5. Pinot Noir | 200 | 1670 |
| 6. Sylvaner | 2580 | 920 |
| 7. Muscat | 340 | 350 |
| 8. Chardonnay | 0 | 200 |
| 9. Chasselas | 1000 | 70 |
| Total | 9440 | 15600 |
Source: Conseil Interprofessional Vins d’Alsace.
