Just to clarify- Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape. For detailed info on each grape click the link above. To summarise- the grapes are typically dry fruity.
Pinot Gris- Grown in France (Alcase mainly) and is rounder and more mouth filling.
Pinot Grigio- Grown in Italy (mainly Alto Adige) and is dry and lean with fresh acidity.
Tieffenbrunner
Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige, Italy
A bouquet of pear, candied fruit and harmonious structure emphasizes its dry full-bodied taste.
Kumeu River
Pinot Gris
New Zealand
Stone fruit notes The wine is lively, complex and lingers on the palate.
St michel Eppan
Schulthauser
Pinot Blanc
Alto Adige, Italy
Complex nose of creamy apple, pear, hints of honey medium bodied with tangy acidity. Creamy palate loaded with finesse, almond notes and minerality.
Whats the Difference?
The difference between the two is not just location but in the harvesting. Gris is picked (insert dates) while Grigio is picked (insert dates). What this results in is a richer mouth feel and higher sugar content in the grape. Early harvests can also have a clear impact on color. As Pinot Gris/Grigio ripens it can take on a pinkish color. Wines made from riper grapes can be much more golden.
Pinot Blanc- Pinot Bianco
Pinot Blanc is a little different,
