OK, what’s the difference? Different names, same grape. Pinot Grigio = Italian. Pinot Gris = French. The white-wine grape has a grayish / brownish hue to its skin; ‘gris’ means ‘gray’ in French. By ...

Pinot Gris (or Grigio, if Italian) is grown around the world these days, but the most significant sources are northern Italy, France’s Alsace region, and Oregon. Much of it, especially in Italy, goes ...

Genetically speaking, there's no difference between the first two. And, contrary to widespread belief, there's virtually no difference with regard to the latter. Pinot grigio is merely the alternative ...

Pinot grigio is hot, but pinot gris is cool. Whether gris or grigio, the grape is the same, the style is different. Gris, pronounced GREE, is French for gray, and grigio is Italian for gray. When ripe ...

We asked three winemakers what they love about pinot gris and grigio, and exactly how they make it their own. Whether you call it pinot gris or pinot grigio the white wine is approachable, vibrant and ...

When foodies seek light, crisp, lively white wines to go with light summer meals, they often turn to pinot grigio and pinot gris. These are simple wines, made for easy sipping, not serious ...

Twenty-five years ago, American Anthony J. Terlato stopped at a small restaurant in the town of Portogruaro in northeastern Italy and ordered all 18 brands of Pinot Grigio on the wine list. After ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The very popular pinot grigio is the Italian synonym for pinot gris, a grape that has its origins in France’s Alsace region.

Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke ...

“I want Chardonnay,” the gentleman perusing the wine list in the New Yorker cartoon confesses to his dining companion, “but I like saying ‘Pinot Grigio.’ “ Millions like him have sent sales of this ...