Pinot Grigio makes light, refreshing whites of citrus and pear, at its most delicate and quaffable in northern Italy's Veneto and Friuli. Grown as Pinot Gris in Alsace, the same grape yields a richer, spicier, fuller-bodied style.
Characteristics
- Colour
- white
- Body
- light
- Sweetness
- dry
- Tannin
- low
- Acidity
- medium
- Also known as
- Pinot Gris, Grauburgunder
Typical flavours
- lemon
- pear
- green apple
- almond
Where Pinot Grigio grows best
What to eat with Pinot Grigio
- seafood
- light salads
- grilled fish