Pinot Gris v Pinot Grigio

Linda Lambrechts
March 13 2019 - 3:00pm
ON THE VINE:  Pinot Gris or Grigio is shaped like a pine cone hence its name.  The gris or grigio represents the colour of the grape on the vine.
ON THE VINE: Pinot Gris or Grigio is shaped like a pine cone hence its name. The gris or grigio represents the colour of the grape on the vine.

Still one of the most popular varieties, Pinot Gris (gree) or Grigio (gridge-ee-oh), are the same grape variety, however the two styles are polar opposites.

Linda Lambrechts

Linda Lambrechts

Group Journalist Special Publications and Features SI Group

Wine, beer and spirits specialist. Editor SH Magazine