"Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are actually the same white grape... In Italy and California, it is Pinot Grigio, while in Oregon and France, it is known as Pinot Gris." Says www.wineintro.com/pinotgris.html.
The Pinot Grigio grape is basically a white mutation of the Pinot Noir Grape, which is red. The grape clusters are colored blush gray, pink and brown. Pinot Blanc is a different kind of mutation of the Pinot Noir grape and is not the same grape as Pinot Grigio (Gris).
This wine is often high in acidity and low in tannins, which are more of a feeling that you get on your tongue while you drink wine as opposed to a specific flavor. Pinot Grigio tends to pair well with light dishes like chicken and pasta in white sauce and usually tastes of green apple, pear and citrus with light floral notes and sometimes you can taste the oak with hints of vanilla. The aroma is usually crisp and clean with hints of stone fruit, like peaches. Most Pinot Grigio wines are created in Italy, and tend to be dry and light, but not sweet. The California varieties are richer, often finishing with a lemony or citrusy flavor. Both types of wine have a mineral taste to them. It sounds like something I would like, oh wait, I do!
This wine should be served at 48 F.
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