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Ruländer Germany

Origin

A natural mutation of Pinot Noir, originating in Burgundy. The name Ruländer comes from the German merchant Johann Seger Ruland, who rediscovered the grape variety in Speyer around 1711.

Growing regions

~50,000–60,000 ha. Present mainly in Italy (Pinot Grigio), France (Alsace), Germany, USA (Oregon), New Zealand, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania.

Also known as

Pinot Gris, Grauburgunder, Pinot Grigio, Tokay d'Alsace (historical), Szürkebárát (Hungary), Malvoisie (certain regions)

Ruländer — the German synonym for Pinot Gris, grown in Germany mainly in Baden, the Palatinate and Franconia, on the loess, clay and basalt soils with a continental climate with oceanic influence — produces rich, round and powerful white wines, often vinified in a more opulent style than Alsatian.