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Pinot Gris
is a white wine grape grown in cool climate regions all over the
world. "Pinot" means "pinecone" in French, and
"gris" means gray.
The grapes grow in small clusters
(hence the pinecone shape), and upon ripening, often display a
pinkish-gray hue, although the colors can vary from blue-gray to
pinkish-brown.
Pinot
Gris
is called Pinot Grigio in Italy, and the grape is grown in many
regions, although, arguably, most successfully in Alsace (France),
Italy, Germany, and Oregon. In the United States, Pinot Gris has
recently supplanted Sauvignon Blanc as the most popular white wine
grape next to Chardonnay.
Pinot
Gris produces wines that are generally fruity in aroma, with
flavors of honey, apple, pear, vanilla, oak, and citrus. The flavors
can vary from region to region, but a good Pinot Gris will display
crisp acidity, balanced with silky sweetness, resulting in a
complex array of flavors on the pallet.
Pinot
Gris goes well with foods typically associated with white wines,
including fish, seafood, chicken, pork, and Asian cuisine.
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