Souvignier Gris

Grape variety	Souvignier Gris
Grape colour	White grape
History	Souvignier Gris, a grape cultivated in the Staatliches Weinbauinstitut Freiburg, was born from a fusion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bronner in 1983. It's marked by a medium-sized bunch that is scattered, holding small to medium round berries, and the formation of the bunch closely resembles that of Cabernet Sauvignon. The berries have a striking pinkish hue, and they were grafted onto the Kober 5BB rootstock. The budding at the Gandberghof took place almost parallel to the Solaris variety, and a few days before the Pinot Blanc. The veraison, or the softening of the berries, happened 4-8 days after the Pinot Grigio.
Characteristics of the wine	The Souvignier Gris grape produces a wine that is subtly fruity, with a hint of citrus (grapefruit), exotic fruits, and, secondarily, stone fruit. It presents a neutral to fruity profile and resembles a Pinot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling in its characteristics.
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Ampelographic features	The Souvignier Gris grape is characterized by its medium-sized and scattered bunches, with small to medium-sized, round berries. The clusters are reminiscent of Cabernet Sauvignon in their appearance. The berries themselves have a unique pinkish color, which makes them easily identifiable.