Grauburgunder

Pinot Gris (German name)

noun GROW-bur-gun-der Rare

Origin: literally 'grey Burgundy'

Also means

Ruländer

Usage Note

Grauburgunder is the German name for Pinot Gris, the full-bodied white wine grape with a pinkish-grey skin. Modern German Grauburgunder tends to be dry and weighty. Also known as Ruländer when made in a sweeter, more traditional style.

Examples

"Ein gut gereifter Grauburgunder passt hervorragend zu Geflügelgerichten."

Natural Translation

A well-aged Pinot Gris pairs excellently with poultry dishes.

Literal Translation

A well-ripened Grauburgunder fits excellently to poultry-dishes.

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