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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Pinot Gris is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Franciacorta, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for peach, nectarine, pineapple, floral and tropical fruit.
The regions that matter for it are Franciacorta, Australia and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Watch for the synonyms: Chardonnay-Pinot Gris and Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio.
At the table it suits linguine with shrimp, mussels in breadcrumbs and corn chowder.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Linguine with shrimp
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Mussels in breadcrumbs
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Corn chowder
Also labelled.
Chardonnay-Pinot Gris, Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio.
Bottles to look for.
- Canti Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio Veneto IGT, Italy
- Castello Banfi Le Rime Pinot Grigio - Chardonnay Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello di Ama Al Poggio Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Ciu Ciu Tebaldo Marche Bianco IGT, Italy
- Deakin Estate Artisan's Blend Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio, North West Victoria, Australia
- Domaine Bousquet Gaia White, Tupungato, Argentina
- Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Blanc de Blancs, California, USA
- Eugenio Collavini Il Grigio Spumante, Italy
Chardonnay - Pinot Gris: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Pinot Gris taste like?+
Chardonnay - Pinot Gris tastes of peach, nectarine, pineapple, floral and tropical fruit. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Pinot Gris from?+
Chardonnay - Pinot Gris originates in Franciacorta, Italy.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Pinot Gris grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Pinot Gris are Franciacorta, Australia and California.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Pinot Gris?+
Pour it with linguine with shrimp, mussels in breadcrumbs and corn chowder.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Pinot Gris called?+
Chardonnay - Pinot Gris is also labelled Chardonnay-Pinot Gris and Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.