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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 ideal temperature for serving a particular wine is a matter of debate by wine enthusiasts and sommeliers, but some broad guidelines have emerged that will generally enhance the experience of tasting certain common wines. White wine should foster a sense of coolness, achieved by serving at "cellar temperature" (13 °C or 55 °F).
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 (pronounced / ... Wine grape varieties in the Pinot family. Pinot blanc (Pinot bianco, Weißburgunder) Pinot gris (Pinot grigio, Grauburgunder)
The Winkler index uses the standard method of calculating growing degree-days in viticulture and is based on using a base temperature of 50 °F (10 °C) with no upper temperature cut-off. The first issue is that 50 °F (10 °C) is not likely the best base temperature even though it is the most commonly used value.
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.
The ideal serving temperatures ought to be listed for each wine individually. Wine storage seems to be missing? wine storage temperature, humidity, position, light all have an effect. Perhaps this article can be a wine lifecycle article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.241.96.64 12:22, August 29, 2007 (UTC)
French wines are usually made to accompany food. Vineyards in Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, a village that is the source of some of France's most expensive wines Château Pichon Longueville Baron in Pauillac corresponds well to the traditional image of a prestigious French château, but in reality, French wineries come in all sizes and shapes.