The Pinot Gris grape is a close relative of Pinot Noir and has greyish-blue, light-purple coloured grapes. Despite its appearance, it is officially a white grape. Its grey tinge explains its name; gris means grey in French, and it has its origins in France. It is known as Pinot Gris in France and is most commonly cultivated in the Alsace region. This style of wine leans towards being a rich, full-bodied expression because it is made from riper grapes. Its mouthfeel can be oily or viscous thanks to the extra sweetness and occasional use of barrel fermentation.
Examples with a good spice kick marry well with spicy Southeast Asian dishes. Trending Discussions. Updated 9 hours ago 16 comments. Thanksgiving Holidays Meal Planning. Thanksgiving Holidays Main Dish. Grapes in the pinot family which also includes pinot blanc got their name because the Latin root "pin" means "pine," and the grape clusters are shaped like pine cones. Gris or grigio means, "gray" because the color of the grape skins has a pinkish-gray tone. If you taste a pinot gris and a pinot grigio side by side, you might not even be able to tell they're made from the same grape!
It's also not uncommon to see pinot gris aged with its skins, which will produce a coppery-colored orange wine. Sarah Tracey, Freelance Writer. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
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