Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Alsace, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apple, pear, peach, stone fruit, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Alsace, Baden and Marlborough.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool to moderate regions.
It blends readily with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
On other labels it goes by Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder and Ruländer.
At the table it suits seafood, white fish, chicken, pasta and salads.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder, Ruländer.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne de K Cremant d'Alsace Brut Blanc de Blancs, France
- Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris - Pinot Blanc, Santa Barbara County, USA
- Bos Wishflower, Old Mission Peninsula, USA
- Cradle Valley Pinot Blanc - Pinot Gris, Sussex, England
- De Kleine Schorre 'Schouwen-Druiveland' Barrique Pinot Blanc - Pinot Gris, Netherlands
- Domaine in Black 'Evolution d'Octobre', Alsace, France
- Domaine Yves Amberg 'Ensemble' Pinot Blanc - Pinot Gris, Alsace, Vin de France
- Enderle & Moll Weiss & Grau, Baden, Germany
Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc: common questions
01.What does Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc taste like?+
02.Where is Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc from?+
03.Where is Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc grown?+
04.What food pairs with Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc?+
05.What else is Pinot Gris/Grigio - Pinot Blanc called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.