Pinot Gris
White wine grape variety
Also known as Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder
Pinot Gris is a white wine grape with signature aromas of wet stone, pear, white peach. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear and white-peach profile without pungent herbal intensity.
- Check body as medium, often less broad than oaked Chardonnay (#2455).
Confidence signals
- Pear and almond combination
- Medium body with moderate aromatic lift
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alsace · Alto Adige · Oregon · Baden
- Classic styles: Light crisp neutral-fruit white · Richer textured aromatic Alsace style
Common questions
Is Pinot Gris a red or white grape variety?
Pinot Gris is a white wine grape variety.
What does Pinot Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pinot Gris include wet stone, pear and white peach. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pinot Gris?
Documented tells for Pinot Gris: Look for pear and white-peach profile without pungent herbal intensity. and Check body as medium, often less broad than oaked Chardonnay (#2455)..
What is Pinot Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pinot Gris is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Vermentino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pinot Gris grown?
Classic regions for Pinot Gris include Alsace, Alto Adige, Oregon and Baden.