Pinot Gris

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Pinot Gris is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot Noir grape, it has a grayish-white fruit, accounting for its name ("gris" meaning gray in French). The grape grows best in cool climates. Pinot gris is known from the Middle Ages in the Burgundy region, where it was probably called Fromenteau. It spread from Burgundy, arriving early in Switzerland and in Hungary by 1300. It reached Germany by the end of the 16th century. It is now grown in most European countries, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and the U.S. Most wines from the Pinot Gris variety are consumed early while the wines are still young. One of the few aged wines is Tokay d'Alsace. It is also sometimes used for botrytized wines.

The publication Wine Enthusiast has identified several widely recognized styles:

Pinot Grigio style: light-bodied, often lean; light in color; neutral, sometimes spritzy flavors, crisp and acidic.
Oregon style: medium bodied; yellow to copper-pink color; crisp, full, plump, lively flavors with aromas of pear, apple, and/or melon.
Alsace style: medium- to full-bodied; rich, somewhat floral; viscous, almost oily in texture; less fruity than the Oregon version; long lasting and an excellent wine with a wide variety of foods.
German style: medium- to full-bodied; fairly sweet, but well balanced with good acidity.

Pinot Gris is called by many names in different parts of the world:

Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Pinot Beurot (Loire Valley, France)
Ruländer (Austria and Germany, Romania, sweet)
Grauburgunder or Grauer burgunder (Austria and Germany, dry)
Grauklevner (Germany)
Malvoisie (Loire Valley, France and Switzerland)
Tokay d'Alsace (Alsace) (currently being renamed due to EU regulations)
Auxerrois Gris (Alsace)
Fromentau (Languedoc, France)
Fromentot (France)
Fauvet (France)
Gris Cordelier (France)
Grauer Mönch (Germany)
Monemrasia
Sivi Pinot (Croatia)
Sivi Pinot (Slovenia)
Szürkebarát (Hungary)

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