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Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio

Geography: Northern Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand.



Viticulture: The Alsace region provides the ideal terroir, where conditions produce the best quality Pinot Gris.

Varietal/Blend: Sometimes blended with Riesling or produced simply as a varietal.

Flavor & Character: Whether bone dry or rich and spicy, a hint of honey lends a common characteristic.

Vinification: Although there have been some attempts to oak Pinot Gris, it doesn't need new oak and generally, doesn't receive it.

Style: Fairly neutral in Italy, richer and more intense in Alsace.

Body, Dry/Sweet: Italian Pinot Grigio is more lightweight and bland than its Alsace counterpart, which is more rounded and aromatic.

Notes: Pinot Gris is known as Pinot Grigio in Italy.

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