Other Names . . . Pinot Gris (French)

Grape . . . Pinot Gris

Name Origin . . . “Pinot” comes from the French word for “pine cone”, because the grape clusters look like pine cones. “Gris” means “gray” in French, because of it’s grayish skin color.

Where It’s Grown . . . Italy, United States, Germany, Australia, France and New Zealand

Color . . . Ranges from a greenish-yellow to a deep golden yellow straw color.

Serving Temperature . . . Serve ice cold at about 45° F

Storage Temperature . . . Store in your refrigerator 50° F and chill for a few minutes in the freezer before serving if needed

Wine Glass . . . A standard white wine glass with a smaller bowl and mouth. Here’s an example.

Best Used By . . . Drink within five years of the vintage date on the bottle.

Tastes to Expect . . . Citrusy flavors such as lemons and limes with notes of other fruits such as fresh apples, peaches and pears.

Pairing . . . Because of it’s acidity, Pinot Grigio pairs really well with light and fresh meats and vegetables. Fish (even raw), turkey, chicken, shellfish to parsley, fennel, chives and cinnamon dishes.