PINOT GRIS OR PINOT GRIGIO?

By Jirachai Sethisakko 29 August 2007 06:20:00

Many of wine consumer had wonder, what is the different between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio?

Until now, Pinot Gris was strictly European variety, known as Pinot Grigio in Italy, Tokay d'Alsace or Pinot Gris in France and Grauburgunder or Ruländer in Germany. It is also planted in Austria, Slovenia, Russia, Moldova and Romania. The New World has embraced this variety, resulting in some exciting wines. Pinot Gris is become moderately fashionable in New Zealand. The Gris style is picking the grape later so they have richer, spicier flavours, with Grigio, the grapes are picked earlier with higher acidity producing a racy, zesty wine. The variety does not have highly assertive flavours so it marry well with wide range of food styles, one reason forits growing very popular. Try it!!!

List of my favourite Pinot Gris/ Grigio,

Pinot Gris Reserve, Timbanch , Alsace, France  2002

This Pinot Gris has aromas of apricot, clove and hay. The palate is rich and creamy with subtle fruit flavours and a dry firm finish.

Pinot Grigio DOC, Pighin, Friuli Venezia, Italy 2005

This single vineyards pinot grigio is characteristic, fresh, long and persisting, good body, elegant with several aromas at the back of the palate. 

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mike Says
15 October 2007 03:15:00

dear June, Good story about WINE.... Congratuation you are champion..... Mike (Mai)

yvkzelwzik Says
5 October 2007 07:43:00

Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! rogvfwhlee

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