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Pinot Gris (New World)

Pinot Gris from the new world (USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile) often tastes as a combination of richness and texture: Alsatian style meets Italian style.

Pinot Gris from the new world Flavors

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

Lemon, Yellow Apple, Melon, Guava, and Apricot are typical Pinot Gris from the new world flavors.

Accompanied with Plum and White Flowers.

Pinot Gris from the new world Profile

Pinot Gris from the new world 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)

Pinot Gris from the new world Food Pairing

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

Pinot Gris from the new world 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.

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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