Aroma & Taste:
Citrus (lime, lemon, grapefruit)
Green apple, pear, white peach
Floral and mineral notes (especially in European styles)
Some versions (like Alsace Pinot Gris) have honey and spice
Born in France: Originally from Burgundy, France, Pinot Grigio is a mutation of Pinot Noir, with grayish-blue grapes instead of red.
Italy’s Signature White: Though it started in France (as Pinot Gris), Italy made it famous as Pinot Grigio, producing a lighter, drier style.
Global Expansion: Now widely grown in the USA, Germany, Australia, and beyond.