How do you tell Pinot Gris and Vermentino apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Pinot Gris and Vermentino is color intensity: Pinot Gris is Medium while Vermentino is Pale. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Pinot Gris or Vermentino higher in color intensity?

On the WSET ladder, Pinot Gris is Medium and Vermentino is Pale for color intensity.

Are Pinot Gris and Vermentino red or white?

Pinot Gris and Vermentino are both white grape varieties.

Pinot Gris vs Vermentino — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Pinot Gris	Vermentino
Acidity	Medium(+)	Medium(+)
Body	Medium	Medium
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Medium	Pale
Aromatic intensity	Medium	Medium(+)

Signature aromas

Pinot Gris

pearwhite peachlemon zest

Vermentino

lemon zestpearalmond

Common questions

How do you tell Pinot Gris and Vermentino apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Pinot Gris and Vermentino is color intensity: Pinot Gris is Medium while Vermentino is Pale. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Pinot Gris or Vermentino higher in color intensity?: On the WSET ladder, Pinot Gris is Medium and Vermentino is Pale for color intensity.
Are Pinot Gris and Vermentino red or white?: Pinot Gris and Vermentino are both white grape varieties.