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A taste of
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio
is the Italian name for a French grape called Pinot
Gris from the French word for "gray" (gris).
Widely planted in the north of Italy, especially
in the Friuli region in the northeast, this grape
yields crisp, fruity dry white wine.
Pinot Gris is new to California. The light, crisp
wine from this grape tastes like almond, nuts, rose
petals, orange rind and pine. California's warmer
temperatures give it a slightly lower acidity than
it takes on in cooler European vineyards.
Although Pinot Grigio is a white wine, it is made
from a red grape (shown in the picture). Also known
as Pinot Gris, it is known as the grape that can't
decide what it is. The skins can range from greyish
blue to brownish pink; sometimes they look black,
sometimes white.
The styles of wine from these grapes also varies
widely — from a rounded, fuller wine, to a
lighter wine. The common factor is the delicate
aroma, commonly with a hint of honey.
| Recommended
Food Pairings: |
Meat
Grilled Chicken
Pork Chops
Roasted Chicken
Pork Ribs |
Cheese
Parmesan
Brie
Goat
Gruyere |
Spices
Thyme
Garlic
Rosemary
Chive |
Seafood
Halibut
Shrimp
Tuna
Clam Sauce |
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Content provided by E. & J. Gallo Winery,
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