"Malvoisie" redirects here. For the Spanish wine grape also known as Malvoisie, see Viura.
For the French/Italian grape also known as Malvoisie, see Vermentino. For the French wine grape that is known as Pinot Gris Mendoza, see Canari noir.
Pinot gris
Grape (Vitis)
A bunch of Pinot gris grapes
Color of berry skin
Rose
Species
Vitis vinifera
Also called
(see list of synonyms)
Origin
Burgundy, France
Notable regions
(see major regions)
VIVC number
9275
Pinot gris, Pinot grigio (US: /ˈpiːnoʊˈɡriːdʒioʊ,-dʒoʊ/, UK: /ˈɡrɪdʒioʊ/) 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 word pinot could have been given to it because the grapes grow in small pinecone-shaped clusters. The wines produced from this grape also vary in color from a deep golden yellow to copper and even a light shade of pink,[1] and it is one of the more popular grapes for skin-contact wine.
Pinot gris is grown around the globe, with the "spicy" full-bodied Alsatian and lighter-bodied, more acidic Italian styles being most widely recognized. The Alsatian style, often duplicated in New World wine regions such as Marlborough, Tasmania, South Australia, Washington, Oregon, and South Africa tend to have moderate to low acidity, higher alcohol levels and an almost "oily" texture that contributes to the full-bodied nature of the wine. The flavors can range from ripe tropical fruit notes of melon and mango to some botrytis-influenced flavors. In Italy, Pinot grigio grapes are often harvested early to retain the refreshing acidity and minimize some of the overt-fruitiness of the variety, creating a more neutral flavor profile. This style is often imitated in other Old World wine regions, such as Germany, where the grape is known as Ruländer, or more commonly, Grauburgunder.[2]
^J. Robinson: Vines Grapes & Wines, p. 158. Mitchell Beazley 1986. ISBN 1-85732-999-6.
^Wine & Spirits Education Trust: "Wine and Spirits: Understanding Wine Quality", pp. 6-9. Second Revised Edition (2012), London. ISBN 9781905819157.
Pinotgris, Pinot grigio (US: /ˈpiːnoʊ ˈɡriːdʒioʊ, -dʒoʊ/, UK: /ˈɡrɪdʒioʊ/) or Grauburgunder is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera...
a chimeric mutation of Pinot: its inner cell layers are composed of a Pinot genotype which is close to Pinot noir or Pinotgris; the outer, epidermal,...
give rise to Pinotgris or Pinot noir; the mutation–reversion path is multi-directional, therefore. The general DNA profiles of both Pinotgris and blanc...
varieties, Pinotgris has increased the most, from 4% to 15% of the vineyard surface, while Sylvaner has decreased the most. The grape variety Pinotgris is believed...
Vin gris (French: [vɛ̃ gʁi]) is a variant of rosé wine made from red grapes, in particular Pinot noir and Pinotgris. Pinot noir is a black grape, but...
designation "Pinot blanc" for Alsace AOC wine does not necessarily mean that the wine is varietally pure Pinot blanc. (This is in difference to Pinotgris, which...
individuality for the region's wines, mainly from Pinot Noir, Riesling, PinotGris, and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir, in particular, is proving to express a...
The grapes Pinot noir, Pinot meunier, and Chardonnay are used to produce almost all Champagne, but small amounts of Pinot blanc, Pinotgris (called Fromenteau...
the land is cultivated with Pinot family. That include Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), PinotGris (Grauburgunder) and Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder). The Kaiserstuhl...
identical to Canari noir. Like Pinot noir and Grenache, Canari noir has color mutations known as Canari blanc and Canari gris. Canari noir has a long history...
aroma. The best known are riesling, gewürztraminer, viognier, muscat and pinotgris. Aroma of wine Zacharkiw, Bill (29 January 2016). "Lessons in white: What...
"cherry") is a white Argentine wine grape variety. Like Gewürztraminer and Pinotgris, Cereza is a pink skinned variety. It is a crossing of Muscat of Alexandria...
The area is known for its success with cool climate varietals, notably Pinot noir and Chardonnay. Despite its name, the Russian River Valley AVA does...
Auxerrois blanc de Laquenexy and Auxerrois de Laquenexy. Pinotgris - known as Auxerrois gris Robinson, Jancis (2006). The Oxford Companion to Wine, third...
for wines made with the Pinotgris grape, typically as Tokay d'Alsace. Following the 1993 agreement, the name Tokay Pinotgris was adopted as an intermediate...
plant Pinot noir in the Willamette Valley. David and Diana Lett produced the first Pinot noir in the Willamette Valley, and the first Pinotgris in the...
a strain that stunts the growth of buds. It is a vector of grapevine pinotgris virus and grapevine inner necrosis virus. This species is associated with...
regulations also allow up to 15 per cent total of Chardonnay, Pinot blanc and Pinotgris as accessory grapes in the red wines, but this is not very often...
of Pinotgris in the country. While the winery also makes Pinot noir and limited amounts of Chardonnay, it is mainly credited with bringing the Pinot gris...
is to serve it with white wine, such as Savoy wine, but Riesling and pinotgris are also common. Traditionally, it is consumed with black tea, since a...
must weight equivalent to 15.3% potential alcohol for Gewurztraminer and Pinotgris, and 14% potential alcohol for Riesling and Muscat. For Sélection de Grains...
of Pinotgris. It is also used as a synonym for the several grapes Roussanne of the Rhône Fromenteau Gris is furthermore a synonym of PinotGris Fromenteau...
Cahors region of France, where it is known as Auxerrois Pinotgris, sometimes called Auxerrois Gris in France Valdiguié, known as Gros Auxerrois in the South...
considered to be “synonymous with sustainability,” and produces Pinot Noir, PinotGris, Chardonnay, proprietary blends Evolution White and Evolution Red...
other allowed varieties are Gamay, Gewürztraminer, Meunier, Pinot noir, Pinot blanc, Pinotgris and Riesling. Previously, the name "Vins de Moselle" was...
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