Ruländer (Germany)

Ruländer is a German Pinot Gris.

Ruländer Flavors

Lemon Candy, Yellow Apple, Melon, Apricot, and Plum are typical Ruländer flavors, followed by Honey, White Flowers, Perfume, and Spices.

Lemon

Apple

Melon

Apricot

Plum

Honey

Flowers

Spices

Ruländer Profile

Ruländer is known to be off-dry, fruity, with a balanced acidity:

SUGAR:	Off-Dry (10 g/liter)

BODY:	Medium - Full

FRUIT:	Medium - High

ACIDITY:	Medium

ALCOHOL:	13% ABV

	Serving temperature: 6-8°C (43-46°F)

Ruländer Food Pairing

Ruländer 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.

Aperitif

Vegetables

Pasta

Risotto

Pâté

Tapas

Sushi

Chili

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.

The Ideal Glass for Ruländer

A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wines.

The glass 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!

Ruländer Cheese Pairing

Off-dry white wines (Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc) have a touch of sweetness that makes them super versatile with cheese.

Brie and Camembert are cheeses with a creaminess that pairs beautifully with the sweetness and acidity of Ruländer.
Chèvre (Goat Cheese). A tangy and bright goat cheese is a classic with slightly sweet whites.
Gorgonzola Dolce. Sweet wines balance the saltiness and funk of mild blue cheeses.
Havarti and Fontina are buttery and mild cheeses that play well with the fruitiness of the wine.
Taleggio (Washed rind cheese). The cheese funk is mellowed by the sweetness of the Ruländer.
Gruyère is nutty and rich, and balance nicely with the acidity and fruitiness of Ruländer.

If You Like Ruländer

About Pinot Gris / Grigio

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).

Grauburgunder in Germany

Grauburgunder is the German name for Pinot Grigio.

German Grauburgunder is most often associated with dry wine making, like the Italian Pinot Grigio.

Ruländer is found in the Baden and Pfalz regions of Germany, where it is known as a sweet style of Grauburgunder.

The names Grauburgunder and Ruländer are also used in Austria.

Grauburgunder in Austria

High Quality areas / regions:

Burgenland
Steiermark

Grauburgunder (Pinot Grigio) was brought from Burgundy to Austria in the 13th or 14th century by Cistercian monks.

The grape has a high level of sugar and is therefore often vinified in Spätlese or Auslese styles.

The planting of Grauburgunder has been decreasing continuously since 1999.