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Pinot gris, pinot grigio (US: / ˈ p iː n oʊ ˈ ɡ r iː dʒ i oʊ,-dʒ oʊ /, UK: / ˈ ɡ r ɪ dʒ i oʊ /), or Grauburgunder is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera.Thought to be a mutant clone of the pinot noir variety, it normally has a pinkish-gray hue, accounting for its name, but the colors can vary from blue-gray to pinkish-brown.
The area grows primarily Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc, with some smaller plantings of Riesling, Pinot gris and Cabernet Sauvignon. Global warming has had positive effects on the Tasmanian wine industry, allowing most of the grapes in the past few vintages (as of 2005) to ripen fully and produce more vibrant wine.
Another grape used to produce vin gris is Gamay, particularly in Lorraine, where the Côtes de Toul zone produces a light vin gris. The vinification is the same as with Pinot noir (short contact of the white juice with the red skins during the pressing), but the fruity flavor of Gamay greatly changes the taste of the wine.
Pinot gris (Pinot grigio) is planted extensively the Venice region of Italy. The colour of these grapes range from a copper yellow to light pink. It typically has a crisp fruity flavour which allows for a versatile food pairing. Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier: These grapes are used for the development of champagne and rose wines.
When combined with the rocky nature of the area, the Sta. Rita Hills area is well-suited for the growing of Pinot noir grapes. The region is best known for its Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Syrah varietal wines. From its designation in 2001 through 2005, the wine appellation was officially named Santa Rita Hills AVA. [20]
The main wine regions of Switzerland marked in brown. Six wine regions are defined by Swiss Wine Promotion, an association that represents Swiss winemakers. [5] They are: Geneva, German-speaking Switzerland, Three Lakes (including Neuchatel, Fribourg, and part of the canton of Bern), Ticino, Vaud, and Valais.
Pinot gris / Pinot grigio / Grauburgunder / Malvoisie / Pinot jaune / Szürkebarát: France Pinot noir: International variety: 13th century Planta Fina: Planta Nova: Plavai / Plavay: Moldova Pošip: Croatia Prensal: Moll, Pensal Blanca, Premsal, Premsal Blanca, and Prensal Blanc Spain Prié blanc / Blanc de Morgex: Agostenga, Agostana ...
Pinot (pronounced / ... Wine grape varieties in the Pinot family. Pinot blanc (Pinot bianco, Weißburgunder) Pinot gris (Pinot grigio, Grauburgunder)