Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
/PEE-noh GREE-joh/Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris in French) produces two very different styles. Italian Pinot Grigio is light-bodied, crisp, and refreshing, best drunk young with light food. Alsatian Pinot Gris is richer, fuller, and more perfumed, capable of great depth and even sweetness. Both share the grape's orchard-fruit character.
🍇 White grapelight bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | light |
| Acidity | medium |
| Tannins | none |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | low |
| Origin | Italy / France |
| Common flavours | green apple, pear, lemon, mineral, white peach |
| Aromas | green apple, pear, lemon, white flowers, almond |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Antipasti
- light seafood
- salads
- pasta primavera
- grilled vegetables
Where it thrives
Key regions for Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Italy, France, United States, Australia, New Zealand
Veneto
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Italy
Alsace
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France
Willamette Valley
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United States