Beverage

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is the Italian-leaning expression of Pinot Gris: typically pale, dry, and restrained, with pear, lemon peel, white blossom, and a clean, easy finish rather than lush spice. Northeast Italy—especially Veneto, Friuli, and Alto Adige—shapes the global style, from light commercial bottlings to serious, textured examples from cooler foothills. Skin contact is usually brief, keeping colour straw and tannin negligible so the wine stays refreshing and food-neutral. At table it is a reliable partner for light pasta, seafood antipasti, simple white fish, and salads where a louder aromatic white would dominate. In the pan it deglazes gently for risotto or clam sauces without injecting tropical perfume. Avoid using sweet or very dilute bottles for cooking; a dry, mid-quality Pinot Grigio reduces cleanly and keeps sauces bright.

Also known as: Pinot Grigio