Tokay Pinot Gris
The name of this wine is still a mystery. Tokay of Alsace is made 100% from Pinot Gris grape variety which is from Alsace itself or Burgundy and has never been linked with Hungary.
Pinot Gris grape information
Pinot Gris is a full-body white wine. It is such a rich and round white that it can even replace red wine with a red meat dish. However white meat is generally recommended with Tokay Pinot Gris. At its best, it can be served with Foie Gras!
Tokay Pinot Gris wine information:
Name:
Tokay Appellation Alsace Controlée
Location:
Alsace region
Places:
Guebwiller, Orschwihr, Ribeauville, Riquewihr, Rorschwihr, etc
Soil:
Clayey-limestone
Size:
1,305 ha (3,200 acres)
13% of the Alsace vineyards' size
Production:
22 million bottles
Grape:
Pinot Gris
Type of wine:
Powerful full-body white wine
Age:
2 to 6 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2000
Aromas:
Dried fruits
Wood
Spice
Food with Tokay:
White meat
Foie gras
Quiche Lorraine
Cheese with Tokay:
Chaource
Epoisses
Langres
Pont l'Eveque
