Pinot Gris, a mutation of Pinot Noir, produces soft, gently perfumed wines with more substance and colour than most white wines.
The classic region for Pinot Gris in France is Alsace. Alsatian Pinot Gris are rich full-bodied wines with ginger, banana and melon (and sometimes honey) flavours which can be partnered with food without the distraction of too much aroma.
The Pinot Grigios grown in Friuli-Venezia Giulia are usually dry with medium acidity, and can also show some of the ripe nuttiness and honeyed character reminscent of their Alsatian cousins.
New Zealand Pinot Gris is also growing in popularity and is often made in the Alsatian model.
Pale yellow in colour, with an intense aromatic expression of flowers and white fruits, such as orange
blossom, pear and green apple. The mouth is fresh and smooth, with fruit flavours and a vibrant acidity with a citric character and a long finish.
This wine has an intense wheat-yellow color. Its aromas are complex, dominated by mature fruit such as papaya, canned peaches and quince mixed with ginger notes and a subtle floral background with hints of honey. In the mouth it has a refreshing minerality, a pleasant texture, a great structure with a long and refreshing finish which reminds us the San Antonio coastal influence. Food pairing suggestions: Ideal to accompany with mature cheeses, blue cheese, desserts and fruit.
Delicately refreshing dry Pinot Grigio is lemon yellow in colour. On the palate flavours of fresh green apple and citrus are balanced well by aromas of stone fruit.
Good fruit concentration on palate with nice mineral notes. Good weight and acidic balance. A great accompaniment to Risotto, pasta, white meats and seafood. Serving temperature 13°C
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