The anticipation of the festive season is growing. Winter is setting in, the first presents are being bought and a visit to a Christmas market is inevitable.
When planning the festivities, the question of the festive menu always arises. We are happy to help you find the perfect wine pairing this year! At this time of year, our (wine) thoughts tend to revolve around red wine as an accompaniment to game and roasts. But our diets are increasingly shifting from red meat to fish, white meat and vegetable dishes. This means that a robust red wine might not always pair so well.
Pinot Gris: golden yellow, full of character, generous
Unlike other white wines that need to be chilled to highlight their crisp acidity and give the wine a delicate structure, a full-bodied Pinot Gris with its naturally low acidity can be served slightly below room temperature, making it the perfect white wine for winter.
Generosity. This is the best word to describe Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris wines indulge the connoisseur with their unique notes of ripe fruits and honey, as well as nutty, roasted aromas. The finish is long and balanced, making it a generous companion to winter dishes. Despite its structured richness, Pinot Gris impresses with its freshness and balance, which tames its power.
In the Luxembourg Moselle region, delicious Pinot Gris wines of great finesse are produced, and the region has also made a name for itself internationally thanks to this characterful grape. The vineyard area for the Pinot Gris grape has expanded in recent years, and also plays a major role in the production of Crémant.
The diverse selection of Luxembourgish wines will certainly surprise you.
Wishing you a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year! Cheers!
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