How to Choose a Pinot Grigio
If you are looking to expand your white wine repertoire and want something that is not quite as dry as a Chardonnay and not as sweet as a Riesling, then Pinot Grigio may be what you are looking for. Pinot Grigio is light and unassuming. It is one of the most popular wines in the United States. Read on to learn how to choose a Pinot Grigio. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Learn about Pinot Grigio. Search specific vintners websites, such as Santa Margherita Vineyards to get started.
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Discover how Pinot Grigio should taste. Basically, it is a crisp and light bodied wine that is high in acidity and low in tannins. Think Granny Smith apples and green Anjou pears.
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Remember to drink it young. For Pinot Grigio, older is not better. There is no advantage to aging this wine. it should be consumed within a year or two from the time it was purchased.
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Choose by region. Italy is known for its superior Pinot Grigio. It is also produced in other parts of Europe but is relatively new to U.S. production.
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Know the price range. Pinot Grigio is not an expensive wine. You can find great bottles from anywhere between $8 to $25.
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Tips & Warnings
A grape by any other name... Pinot Grigio is Italian for the French Pinot Gris; but they are the same type of wine. If for some reason you can't find Pinot Grigio, try the Pinot Gris.
Serve it chilled. Pinot Grigio is best served chilled, around 50 degrees.
Steer clear of citrus. Don't serve Pinot Grigio with dishes that contain citrus. The citrus flavors in the food will clash with the citrus flavors in the wine.
No need to decant. Decanting is not necessary for any white wine.
If pairing Pinot Grigio with food, stick with dishes and sauces that are not too heavy such as pasta with cream sauce or fish. Otherwise, the food will overpower the wine.
