Pinot Gris and Grigio
Pear, apple, a little spice.
Grigio is crisp and Italian, gris is rounder and riper. Both are easy with crumbed and creamy dishes.
What Pinot Gris and Grigio tastes like
Pear, apple, a little spice. Body: light. Acidity: medium.
Where Pinot Gris and Grigio comes from
Pinot gris and pinot grigio are the same grape, a pink-grey skinned relative of pinot noir. Grigio is the Italian name and style, from north east Italy; gris is the French name, from Alsace. Australia makes both, with the Mornington Peninsula and Adelaide Hills well known for it.
Styles to look for
Grigio is picked earlier for a crisp, light, refreshing wine. Gris is picked riper for a rounder, textured wine with pear and spice.
Food it suits
Antipasto, light pasta, crumbed dishes, salads and seafood.
How to serve it
Serve chilled, around 8 to 12°C. Fuller whites sit at the warmer end so they keep their flavour.
Worth knowing
Gris and grigio both mean grey, after the colour of the grape skins.
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Frequently asked
What does Pinot Gris and Grigio taste like?
Pear, apple, a little spice. Body: light. Acidity: medium.
Where does Pinot Gris and Grigio come from?
Pinot gris and pinot grigio are the same grape, a pink-grey skinned relative of pinot noir. Grigio is the Italian name and style, from north east Italy; gris is the French name, from Alsace. Australia makes both, with the Mornington Peninsula and Adelaide Hills well known for it.
What food goes with
Antipasto, light pasta, crumbed dishes, salads and seafood.
How should Pinot Gris and Grigio be served?
Serve chilled, around 8 to 12°C. Fuller whites sit at the warmer end so they keep their flavour.
