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!

Oltrepò Pavese IGT Pinot Grigio Fumetto 2019 Tenuta Fornace

Collio DOC Tenuta Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio Rocciaponca 2024 Fantinel

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio Folini Vintage 2024 Villa Folini

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOP Montefiera 2024 Montresor

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2024 Castelfeder

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio Dar 2019 Tercic

Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio del Pompiere 2024 Schiopetto

Valdadige Pinot Grigio DOC Pian del Griso 2023 Conti Bossi Fedrigotti

Delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Ca' di Rajo

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio Opes 2023 Ritterhof

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2023 Castelfeder

Collio DOC Clas Pinot Grigio Ramato 2022 Livon

Toscana Pinot Grigio IGT San Angelo 2024 Banfi

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio DOC 2020 Castello di Buttrio

Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2023 Gerardo Cesari

Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio del Pompiere 2023 Schiopetto

Friuli DOC Grave Pinot Grigio 2023 La di Motte