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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.
Pinot noir from Central Otago. Pinot noir is the leading grape variety in Central Otago, estimated to account for some 70% of plantings. The other 30% of production comes from Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Pinot gris, and Gewürztraminer. Sparkling wine is made in the traditional style from Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes.
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.
Winemaking and viticulture date back to New Zealand's colonial era.New Zealand's first vineyard was planted in 1819 by missionary Samuel Marsden in Kerikeri. [6] James Busby, New Zealand's governing British Resident in the 1830s, planted vineyards on his land near Waitangi, having earlier established what is now the Hunter Valley wine region during his time in Australia.
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.
All Yellow Tail wines have their own specific label colour. In addition to sparkling wines, Yellow Tail makes varietal wine from the following grape varieties: Moscato, Riesling, Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Merlot, Grenache, Shiraz and Cabernet sauvignon in addition to some blended wine and rosé.
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.