Pinot Gris

Precocious ripening vine, it gives good results even when cultivated at high altitudes.  In some areas it produces good late-harvest varieties.

Cultivation system: low rows with guyot pruning

DOC Production allowed: 100 quintals of grapes per hectare

Vinification yield: 70% of the harvest for the base variety, 50% for late harvest varieties.

Vinification: traditional, sometimes with maceration of grape skins

Surface area:  surface area registered in the DOC Vineyard Register is 6.10 hectares (2004)

Production: declared for DOC:  172 hectolitres (2003)

Colour: deep straw yellow with golden reflections

Aroma: very intense with sensations of fruit which bring to mind yellow peaches and pears.

Taste: dry, pleasant, harmonious, sometimes characterised by a pleasant warm note and with hints of fruit.

Alcoholic strength: 12.5°-13.5° in the base variety, 14.5°-15.5° in the late harvest variety.

Acidity: minimum 4.5 grammes per litre expressed in tartaric acid

How to serve:
Excellent as an aperitif (its alcoholic strength stimulates the appetite), it goes well with fondue or hors d'oeuvres made with cheese or fish.

Serve chilled at 8°-10° C.

The late harvest variety is ideal with mature cheeses or with nuts and sweet biscuits.