Pinot Grigio

Common synonyms: Pinot Gris, “white Pinot Noir,” (but not to be confused with Pinot Blanc, which is another grape entirely), Pinot Beurot (France), Rulander (Germany), Tokay d’Alsace,  

Parentage of the grape: Burgundy as Pinot Gris in the 1300s. 
 
History of the grape: Pinot Gris was planted in Burgundy, France as far back as the 1300s. It then spread through Europe, via Alsace, Switzerland and into Germany, eventually making it to Italy, where it was given the name Pinot Grigio. When Phylloxera hit Burgundy, Pinot Gris with its original characteristics was wiped out and the hybrids grafted with American stock to save the vines were never the same quality, so crops were left to mostly die out. But in the Alsace region, Germany and Italy, the hybrids fared much better and the grape was able to thrive. It was brought to Australia in the 1830s by James Busby, who is credited with being the “Father of Australian Wine.” It was eventually brought over to Read more »

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  • Germany

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  • Friuli-venezia Giulia

      Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located in the northeast corner of Italy, bordering Austria and S...

  • Veneto

    The Veneto, located in the north-east of Italy, is a region that contributes a significant perc...

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    The history of wine-making in Australia dates back to the late 1700s when the first European se...

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    The history of New Zealand wine-making dates back to the 1800s when settlers planted vines and ...

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    This region, wedged between the Rhine River and the Voges Mountains, is the product of a fascin...

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    Although vineyards had belonged to the Weis family for centuries, Nicolaus Weis (vintage 1905,...

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Pinot Grigio on Snooth

  • Villa Bianca Pinot Grigio 2010

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    Stony and very mineral driven nose. Flavors of crisp minerality, citrus and lemongrass. Juicy profile. 85 pts. Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Hello everyone.  I have loved wine for as long as I can remember - ... ... and fell in love with their Pinot Grigio.  I also really liked the Margaret River Chardonnay's.  For everyday I stick to Canadian, specifically, Okanagan area.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE Laughing Stock Pinot Gris and See Ya Later Ranch Charonnay.  Traveling to Niagara this July ... Read More

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  • King Estate Pinot Gris Oregon

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    No written review

    Wine review by Nickrueter


  • GregT and JenniferT: thanks so much, particularly Greg; I learned a lot. I ... ... I agree, I have not had many Pinot Grigio's that were really good. I have found a Verdejo: Shaya and it is Spanish. do you know it?My dinner is this weekend, on Sunda Read More

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  • Riondo Pinot Grigio 2012

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    Avery enjoyable Pinot Grigio. A step up from the vast array of cheap Pinot Grigio's. Read More

    Wine review by brettwine


  • LV - Verdejo is mostly from Rueda, which is near Toro but which is a white ... ... had, unlike something like Pinot Grigio, where most of it is just bad. That's not to say the former are always exciting - they're not, but at their worst they tend to be drinkabl Read More

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  • Schreckbichl Colterenzio Pinot Grigio 2011

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    Lovely depth and complexity for this Alto Adige, and very food friendly. A ... ... may think they don't like Pinot Grigio because it's too simple and boring (disclosure: I may have been one of these people).A really interesting but restrained nose: bitter almond and sweet macademia nuts, soft meyer lemon, subtle herbaceous floral notes. Light ... Read More

    Wine review by JenniferT


  • I went to the Fig in Glen Ellen last fall - I thought it was lovely (and great ... ... onwards with a second Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige - Schreckbichl Colterenzio 2011. Catchy name, huh?  It was a completely different wine than the one from Fruili/Venezia Giulia. This one was also lovely (my favorite, actually), and unexpectedly complex as ... Read More

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  • Ponzi Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2012

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    Fruity, citrus flavors dominate the wine,which is made in 100 percent stainless steel. Green apple flavors give the wine a clean, refreshing flavor. Long and smooth finish. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Being in the Novice class I really don't buy a lot of wines. I don't ... ... I am about to bottle a Pinot Grigio. Sadly it is not clearing as it should.erspater, M Read More

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  • Can I buy Sycamore Lane Pinot Grigio On Line? Can't find it in our area. Only at a Resteraunt. Please E Mail me info. Thanx

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  • I'm looking for the Pinot that comes in the triangular pink bottle. Any ideas?

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  • looking for 2008 pinot grigio from vendemmia, bottle has delle venezie and villagiachi

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  • Am seeking a Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio in the Bundaberg region if anyone is able to assist with retail outlets?

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