Pinot Gris/Grigio

Pinot Gris, called Pinot Grigio in Italy, is a noble variety that, unfortunately, doesn’t always produce highly refined wine. At its best, in Alsace, where it’s usually called Tokay Pinot Gris, the wines are extremely rich and honeyed, in either a dry, somewhat sweet or moelleux style. These wines have excellent aging capacity. In Northern Italy, Pinot Grigio has gained great commercial success while largely producing neutral, simple wines with little varietal character. Oregon has also become a hot spot for Pinot Gris, and many producers are making fine, often barrel-fermented wines.