Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) or Grauburgunder is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Pinot Gris is grown around the globe with the “spicy” full-bodied Alsatian and lighter-bodied, more acidic Italian styles being most widely recognized.

Pinot Gris  Characteristics

• Sweetness: dry
• Body: light-medium body
• Acidity: medium-high acidity

Food Pairing:

Medium-bodied Pinot Gris are delicious sipped solo or enjoyed with seared or grilled fish and simple oven-roasted chicken. Full-bodied complex Pinot Gris can be paired with meaty fish, cream sauces, rich veal, chicken, or pork dishes, foie gras, and even lamb.

Pinot Gris Flavors:

White peach, lemon zest, cantalope, raw almond