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What is the French name for a light-pressed, rosé-coloured wine?
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Correct answer is: Vin gris
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Vin gris
French term for a pale red wine produced from red wine grapes (dark grapes) that is similar to a rosé. This literally means "grey wine", although this is not necessarily to be understood in terms of colour. It does not undergo mash fermentation, but is actually pressed like a white wine. If necessary, the must is only left on the skins for a short time and is then drawn off. In Champagne, this process is known as blanc de noirs. The wine is a French speciality in Lorraine (Côtes de Toul) and in the wines of the regional IGP Val de Loire. This style of wine is also popular in...
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