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White Wines
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
The same grape in two guises: light and crisp as Italian Pinot Grigio, richer and spicier as Alsace Pinot Gris.
In detail
- Origin
- Burgundy, France; popularised in northern Italy.
- Major regions
- Alto Adige · Friuli · Alsace · Oregon
- Grapes
- Pinot Gris
- Flavour profile
- Pear, lemon zest and almond in the Italian style; honey, ginger and quince in Alsace.
- Body
- Light to medium
- Acidity
- Medium to high
- Sweetness
- Dry to off-dry
Recommended Glass
White Wine Glass
A smaller, more upright bowl than a red glass, keeping the wine cool and the aromatics tight.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
8–10°C (46–50°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Seafood linguine
- Prosciutto and melon
- Light salads
- Fried calamari
- Soft cheese
Notable examples & brands
- Jermann Pinot Grigio
- Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris
- Alois Lageder