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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!
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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)	2005, 2003
Aromas:	Dried fruits Wood Spice
Food with Tokay:	White meat Foie gras Quiche Lorraine
Cheese with Tokay:	Chaource Epoisses Langres Pont l'Eveque Next: Sylvaner