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Pinot Grigio
Grape variety · classic in north-east Italy
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Light, crisp and neutral; Alsace's Pinot Gris is the richer, spicier version.
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Light, crisp and neutral; Alsace's Pinot Gris is the richer, spicier version.
A chameleon: lean and mineral unoaked, rich and buttery when barrel-aged.
Chardonnay is clearly oakier.
Chardonnay is a little fuller-bodied.
Chardonnay is a little higher in alcohol.
| Pinot Grigio | Chardonnay | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) | Chardonnay |
| Climate | Cool to moderate; Veneto, Friuli and Alto Adige for the Italian style | Almost everywhere: cool sites give citrus and apple, warm ones tropical fruit |
| Soil | Varied | Varied; limestone gives the most famous examples |
| Classification | Grape variety (much Italian Pinot Grigio is Delle Venezie DOC) | Grape variety |
| Price | £7–£20 | £8–£40 |
| Food | Light fish, salads, antipasti | Roast chicken, creamy pasta, white fish |
| Producers | Alois Lageder, Jermann, Elena Walch | Kumeu River, Leeuwin Estate, Louis Jadot |