Pinot Gris Wines

Pinot Gris — known as Pinot Grigio in Italy and Grauburgunder in Germany — is a mutation of Pinot Noir with greyish-pink skin, producing white wines that range dramatically in style from the lean, neutral and refreshing (most Italian Pinot Grigio) to the rich, honeyed, spicy and deeply complex (Alsace Pinot Gris). The name difference matters: Pinot Grigio typically means the lighter, more neutral Italian style — crisp, delicate, easy-drinking. Pinot Gris indicates the fuller-bodied, more aromatic Alsatian style — smoky, rich, with stone fruit, honey and spice. At Wines Direct we stock Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio across the full style spectrum.