Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews
Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Jul 11th 2006
Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are two names for the same grape variety. The former is the French version and the latter is the Italian one. Most Americans are familiar with Pinot Grigio, particularly the varietal wines from Ecco Domani and Santa Margherita, which tend to be light, pleasantly acidic, and affordable. In the Collio zone of northeastern Italy, Pinot Grigio is one of the major components of the excellent and much-sought-after white wine produced there.
Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris, is a mutation of Pinot Noir. The wines it produces tend to be subtle and slightly perfume-y, despite the somewhat less exciting versions with which most Americans are familiar. In France's Alsace, Pinot Gris is wonderful. In Germany it goes by the name Rul�'¤nder or Grauburgunder. It is also grown in Moravia, Romania, and Slovenia, as well as in Hungary. More familiarly, it is grown in California, Oregon, and New Zealand with excellent results.
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