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Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Light white

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris: taste & food pairing

Say it: PEE-noh GREE-joh · Also called Pinot Gris (France, Oregon)

Light, clean and easy: lemon, pear and almond. Italian Pinot Grigio is crisp and neutral; Alsace and Oregon Pinot Gris are richer and spicier.

BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AciditySoftCrisp
TanninSmoothGrippy
AlcoholLowHigh
Tastes likelemon, green apple, pear, almond, white flowers
Alcohol12-13.5%
Serve at45-50°F (7-10°C)
GlassWhite wine glass
Decant?No
What to payFrom $9

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape. The Italian name usually means a light, crisp, neutral white; the French name signals a richer, rounder, sometimes slightly sweet style from Alsace or Oregon.

Best food with Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

SeafoodShrimp Albariño · Sauvignon Blanc · Rosé SeafoodWhite fish (cod, halibut, sole) Sauvignon Blanc · Albariño · Chardonnay VegetarianSalad Sauvignon Blanc · Grüner Veltliner · Rosé SeafoodSushi Riesling · Champagne · Grüner Veltliner SeafoodCrab & crab cakes Chardonnay · Albariño · Champagne

How it tastes

Lemon, green apple and pear with almond and white flowers. Easy-drinking and low on drama.

Food it loves

Light seafood, salads, sushi and simple pastas with olive oil. Richer Pinot Gris works with pork and mild curries.

Buying tips

Cheap Pinot Grigio can taste watery. Pay a few dollars more for Alto Adige or Friuli, or try Oregon Pinot Gris for more flavor.

Where it’s grown

Northeast Italy (Alto Adige, Friuli) Alsace (as Pinot Gris) Oregon

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