Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for Pinot Gris, a French grape. Although it yields a fruity, dry white wine, Pinot Gris is actually a red grape, with skins ranging in color from bluish gray to brownish pink. It is an “early to market” wine, meaning that it can usually be bottled and sold within four to 12 weeks after fermentation. Researchers have determined that Pinot Gris has a remarkably similar DNA profile to Pinot Noir and that the colour difference is derived from a genetic mutation that occurred centuries ago.

V1 Estates are produced with high quality grapes from various countries and regions determined each harvest. Each harvest we find the best quality grapes in specific regions of Sicily, Chile, Argentina, California and Ontario. Pinot Grigio grows best in cool climates, and matures relatively early with high sugar levels, hence its success in Ontario.

Tasting notes

Light body
Dry
Straw-yellow in color
Crisp & fruity
Delicate aroma hinting of honey, roses, nuts, orange rind and pine

Technical Notes

12.5% alc/vol
Acidity 6.5

Origins

Niagara, Ontario