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Grauer Burgunder is the German name for Pinot Gris. This pale pink grape produces buttery-yellow, full-bodied, and soft white wines. They can have a robust aroma of honey, pear, spices, a hint of muscat, and ripe tropical fruit. It comes in various styles. German and Alsatian Pinot Gris can be quite rich, while Italians often make their Pinot Grigio a bit tighter and lighter.
Pinot Gris is related to Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. It's a grape with the potential for great wines. It's no wonder it's considered one of the four "noble grapes" of Alsace. In Germany and Austria, it's called Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder, or Rülander. In Hungary, it's called the barely pronounceable Szürkebarát.
It's widely planted in Italy. Italian Pinot Grigio has contributed significantly to the grape's good reputation internationally. There, it's primarily grown in the north, for example, in Trentino and Veneto. It's also found in Hungary and Romania. California and New Zealand have been experimenting with Pinot Gris for several years now. The results are promising.
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