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Skin-Contact Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris has pink-grey skins, so extended maceration produces a coppery, gently tannic wine known as Ramato in Friuli.
In detail
- Origin
- Friuli, Italy.
- Major regions
- Friuli · Slovenia · Oregon · Alsace
- Grapes
- Pinot Gris
- Flavour profile
- Peach skin, blood orange, ginger, almond and dried rose.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium-high
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Universal Wine Glass
A medium bowl sized between a white and a red glass, with a balanced taper.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
11–13°C (52–55°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Charcuterie
- Roast root vegetables
- Pork belly
- Semi-hard cheese
- Curried dishes
Notable examples & brands
- Attems Ramato
- Channing Daughters Ramato