The Pinot Gris is also supposed to be a clone of Pinot Noir grape. Resembling to its name, the grape has a grayish-blue color (in French ‘gray’ means ‘gris’) although it can also have colors ranging from white, black or brownish pink. Pinot Gris grapes grow best in cooler climates. The grape, known as Rulander in Germany and Pinot Grigio in Italy, is used to produce both white and orange wines. As the grape ripens early the wine made from this grape tends to be sweet or if fermented, with high alcohol content. The wine also has a pleasant floral fragrance and is medium bodied. It also often blended with Pinot Noir to lighten and enrich the Pinot Noir’s flavor.