Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is an international grape variety, originating in France where it is known as Pinot Gris and originating from a mutation of Pinot Noir. Successfully cultivated in many parts of the world, it is found in Italy in the northern regions, particularly in Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli, while in the Veneto region it is used as a widely consumed wine and suitable for creating interesting blends. It is also easy to encounter in the wine production of other countries such as Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

While the vine itself requires a great deal of attention, it is usually vinified as a white wine, although a brief maceration can give it a pleasantly orange colour. With a perceptible and pleasant acidity, it releases aromas of white peach, lemon peel, yellow melon and almond, but small hints of limestone are not uncommon. Pinot Grigio usually gives medium-bodied, more colourful wines in the white category, but it is from Alsace that some of the best examples of Pinot Grigio come with a pleasant, balanced aromaticity, suitable for many regional dishes. Formerly known in Alsace as Tokay-Pinot Gris or Tokay d'Alsace, it has been compulsorily labelled as Pinot Girs since 2007.

Thanks to its acidity, it can age well, transforming hints of peach and apricot into biscuity and buttery aromas over time. In Alsace, it is also permitted as a grape variety for the Vendange Tardive, which, in addition to being subject to strict quality controls, is allowed with grapes harvested during the autumn and with a high sugar concentration.

Celebrate Pinot Grigio Day with us, with this selection of the best Pinot Grigios, selected for you by the Vino.com sommeliers!

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio Dar 2019 Tercic

Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio 2023 La Vis

Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 2023 St. Michael Eppan

Terre Siciliane IGT Pinot Grigio 2021 Barone Montalto

Alsace AOC Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire 2020 Zind Humbrecht

Valdadige Pinot Grigio DOC 2023 Santa Margherita

Vicenza DOC Torre dei Vescovi Pinot Grigio 2022 Colli Vicentini

Friuli Isonzo DOC Pinot Grigio 2021 Villanova

Delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio Tudajo 2023 Bosco del Merlo

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio Ramato 2021 Ronchi di Manzano

Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio Ramat 2021 Jermann

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio Mongris 2022 Marco Felluga

Terre Siciliane Pinot Grigio IGT 2022 Ziobaffa

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2021 Schiopetto

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2023 Sirch

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2022 La Roncaia

Oltrepò Pavese IGT Pinot Grigio Fumetto 2019 Tenuta Fornace

Oltrepò Pavese DOC Pinot Nero Rosato Maria Novella 2022 Conte Vistarino