Pinot Gris (USA)
In USA, Pinot Gris often indicates a wine made in the off-dry style of Alsace.
(While Pinot Grigio indicates a lighter and more Italian style).
Pinot Gris Flavors
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Melon |
 Apricot |
 Plum |
 Honey |
 Flowers |
 Spices |
Lemon Candy, Yellow Apple, Melon, Apricot, and Plum are typical Pinot Gris flavors.
Followed by Honey, White Flowers, Perfume, and Spices.
Pinot Gris Profile
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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Pinot Gris Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Vegetables |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Pâté |
 Tapas |
 Sushi |
 Chili |
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 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).