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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.
Zesty and aromatic, from flinty and restrained to loud and tropical.
Sauvignon Blanc is clearly fresher.
Sauvignon Blanc is a little higher in alcohol.
| Pinot Grigio | Sauvignon Blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Climate | Cool to moderate; Veneto, Friuli and Alto Adige for the Italian style | Best in cool climates |
| Soil | Varied | Varied |
| Classification | Grape variety (much Italian Pinot Grigio is Delle Venezie DOC) | Grape variety |
| Price | £7–£20 | £8–£30 |
| Food | Light fish, salads, antipasti | Goat's cheese, asparagus, seafood |
| Producers | Alois Lageder, Jermann, Elena Walch | Cloudy Bay, Henri Bourgeois, Cape Point Vineyards |