Gringet is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Savoie, France.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for apple blossom, fruit and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Savoie Ayze.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, short vigour and a preference for mountainous.
Watch for the synonyms: Gringet Gras and Petit Gringet.
At the table it suits cauliflower cheese, honey-roasted ham and cheese fondue.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Gringet Gras, Petit Gringet.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Le Feu, Jura, Vin de France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Chez Edouard', Savoie Ayze, France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Eponyme' Gringet, Vin de Savoie, France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Les Perles du Mont Blanc' Brut, Savoie Ayze, France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Monsieur Gringet', Vin de Savoie, France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet Etraz, Savoie Ayze, France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet La Bergerie, Savoie Ayze, France
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet La Madone, Savoie Ayze, France
Gringet: common questions
01.What does Gringet taste like?+
02.Where is Gringet from?+
03.Where is Gringet grown?+
04.What food pairs with Gringet?+
05.What else is Gringet called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.