Is Pinot Gris Dry?

Pinot gris, pinot grigio or Grauburgunder is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Thought to be a mutant clone of the pinot noir variety, it normally has a grayish-blue fruit, accounting for its name but the grapes can have a brownish pink to black and even white appearance.

Is Pinot Gris drier than Pinot Grigio?

French pinot gris wines tend to be richer and spicier and are more likely to be cellared and aged than pinot grigios. Pinot gris from the Alsace region in particular is dry, very rich, and not very aromatic, which makes it ideal for serving with food.

Which white wines are dry?

Very Dry Whites
  • Sauvignon Blanc. This is one of the driest, crispest wines, making it a superstar for sipping or cooking. ...
  • Albariño. ...
  • Chardonnay. ...
  • Muscadet. ...
  • Torrontés. ...
  • Pinot Blanc. ...
  • Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris. ...
  • Viognier.
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