Total area planted: 510 ha

Production area: South of South Tyrol, Überetsch, Meran, Bozen valley basin, Adige Valley, Vinschgau, Eisack Valley

Description: Pinot gris is a full-bodied, rich white wine, straw-yellow in colour, flowery and broad; made from very ripe grapes it becomes nutty and honyed.

Goes well: With mushroom-based dishes, fish and seafood; makes an excellent aperitif.

Serve: Lightly chilled, 11-13 C

DOC designations: Südtiroler Ruländer, Südtirol Eisacktaler Ruländer, Südtirol Terlaner Ruländer, Südtirol Vinschgau Ruländer