Everything About Pinot-Gris Grape
"pee-noh gree" 
Pinot-Gris Description
Origin: Burgundy, France
History: Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio in Italy and Grauburgunder in Germany, is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot Noir variety, it normally has a pinkish-gray hue, accounting for its name, but the colors can vary from blue-gray to pinkish-brown. The word 'pinot' could have been given to it because the grapes grow in small pinecone-shaped clusters. The wines produced from this grape also vary in color from a deep golden yellow to copper and even a light shade of pink. It is one of the more popular grapes for skin-contact wine.
Appearance: Small to medium-sized, pinkish-gray berries with compact bunches.
Growing Traits: Pinot Gris is an early variety, both in terms of starting its vegetative phase and in terms of ripening. It buds 2 days after Chasselas, the benchmark variety, and reaches full ripeness a week and a half after it, making Pinot Gris a Period I grape variety. It is a quite vigorous, yet only moderately productive grape variety. Its yields are also low (less than 60 hectoliters per hectare), enabling it to give the very best it has to offer in small quantities.
Food Pairing Pinot Gris' balanced acidity and subtle fruit flavors make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with seafood, poultry, and light pasta dishes. Its refreshing profile complements salads and soft cheeses, and it can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Light to medium-bodied with a balanced and approachable profile, offering subtle complexity. Typically vinified dry, though some off-dry and late-harvest versions exist. As a white grape variety, Pinot Gris has negligible tannin levels, resulting in a smooth mouthfeel. Medium acidity, providing freshness and enhancing its food-pairing versatility. Moderate alcohol content, generally around 12-13%, contributing to its balanced character.
Pear 
Green apple 
Citrus 
Almond 
Mineral Pinot Gris wines often display aromas of pear, green apple, and citrus, with subtle notes of almond and mineral undertones. The palate is typically dry, with flavors of ripe orchard fruits and a touch of spice, leading to a harmonious and lingering finish.
Regions
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France
•Alsace
•Burgundy
•Loire Valley
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Italy
•Veneto
•Friuli-Venezia Giulia
•Alto Adige
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Germany
•Baden
•Pfalz
•Rheinhessen
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United States
•Oregon
•California
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New Zealand
•Marlborough
•Hawke's Bay
Notable Wines and Producers
Pinot Gris
•Domaine Zind-Humbrecht (Alsace)
•Alois Lageder (Alto Adige)
•Weingut Dr. Loosen (Germany)
Pinot Grigio
•Santa Margherita (Italy)
•Livio Felluga (Italy)
•Jermann (Italy)
Pinot-Gris FAQ
Burgundy, France
Pinot-Gris has a body level of 2 out of 5. Which means that Pinot-Gris is Moderate to Light bodied.
Pinot-Gris has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Pinot-Gris is Dry.
Burgundy, France
Pinot-Gris is grown in France (Alsace, Burgundy, Loire Valley)Italy (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Alto Adige)Germany (Baden, Pfalz, Rheinhessen)United States (Oregon, California)New Zealand (Marlborough, Hawke's Bay).
Pinot Gris wines often display aromas of pear, green apple, and citrus, with subtle notes of almond and mineral undertones. The palate is typically dry, with flavors of ripe orchard fruits and a touch of spice, leading to a harmonious and lingering finish.
Pinot Gris' balanced acidity and subtle fruit flavors make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with seafood, poultry, and light pasta dishes. Its refreshing profile complements salads and soft cheeses, and it can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Pinot Gris wines often display aromas of pear, green apple, and citrus, with subtle notes of almond and mineral undertones. The palate is typically dry, with flavors of ripe orchard fruits and a touch of spice, leading to a harmonious and lingering finish.