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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Pinot Gris/Grigio is a white grape variety, with its roots in Burgundy, France.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to pears, apples, stone fruits, tropical fruits, smoke and wet wool.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
It is planted most seriously in Alsace, Baden, Veneto and Oregon.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cooler regions.
On other labels it goes by Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder, Ruländer and Malvoisie.
At the table it suits rich pork dishes, chicken, duck, lamb and pasta with cream sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
rich pork dishes
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chicken
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duck
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lamb
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pasta with cream sauce
06
shellfish
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grilled white fish
Also labelled.
Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder, Ruländer, Malvoisie, Fromenteau Gris.
Bottles to look for.
- Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan Tradition Pinot Grigio Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Castello Banfi Pinot Grigio San Angelo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cavit Pinot Grigio Valdadige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal, Alsace, France
- Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl, Alsace, France
- Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain, Alsace Grand Cru, France
- Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Pinot Gris/Grigio: common questions
01.What does Pinot Gris/Grigio taste like?+
Pinot Gris/Grigio tastes of pears, apples, stone fruits, tropical fruits, smoke and wet wool. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pinot Gris/Grigio from?+
Pinot Gris/Grigio originates in Burgundy, France.
03.Where is Pinot Gris/Grigio grown?+
The key regions for Pinot Gris/Grigio are Alsace, Baden, Veneto, Oregon and Marlborough.
04.What food pairs with Pinot Gris/Grigio?+
Pour it with rich pork dishes, chicken, duck, lamb and pasta with cream sauce, plus two more.
05.What else is Pinot Gris/Grigio called?+
Pinot Gris/Grigio is also labelled Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder, Ruländer, Malvoisie and Fromenteau Gris.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.