A blue gray color when ripe, this renowned grape variety is present only in Alsace. It is also widely cultivated in Italy (Pinot Grigio). It receives excellent sun exposure on the mountainside vineyards of the Vosges, allowing it to over ripen and develop noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Wine made from Pinot Gris is both powerful and distinguished, due to its compatibility with the region’s soils. With its complex aromas and occasional smoky notes, it has enough acidity to age gracefully. Its power allows it to take the place of a red and accompany a wild game dinner, and it is one of the few varieties authorized for Alsace’s Grand Crus.
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