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About Regional Pinot Grigio

About Regional Pinot Grigio
As Pinot Grigio has become such a sales phenomenon, producers in many regions if Italy have begun to produce this wine. The most famous examples are from cool regions in the north, such as Alto Adige and Friuli. Examples from here have very good acidity and more pronounced aromatics of ripe apple, pear and yellow flowers.

Examples from other slightly warmer regions such as Tuscany and Umbria are pleasant wines, yet display only modest perfumes and are often rather light and one-dimensional. It is definitely in one's favor to seek out Pinot Grigio from the cooler regions from Italy's north.

Enjoy these wines from two to three years of age' do not age them any longer, except in rare instances. These are best paired with lighter seafood, risotto and salads.

Top Picks for Regional Pinot Grigio

Candoni 2022  Pinot Grigio
92 points
$14
Best Buy
More aromatic than the typical Pinot Grigio with all of the zest and ripe fruit; a memorable crowd pleaser.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Ruffino 2023 Lumina Pinot Grigio
91 points
$11
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A lovely layered Pinot Grigio with a fun flinty note that will be excellent with grilled seafood and shellfish.
91 points $11 Best Buy
Chloe 2022  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$16
Zippy acidity with enough fruit to balance and really be a crowd pleaser whether sipped on its own or paired with foods.
Kirkland Signature 2022  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$4
Best Buy
Pleasing and far too easy to consume with lush peach flavors and nice citrus zest acidity.
88 points $4 Best Buy
Cantina Zaccagnini 2023  Pinot Grigio
87 points
$17
A crisp and refreshing Pinot Grigio that would pair well with a savory fruit salsa.
Pradio 2022 Priara Pinot Grigio
87 points
$16
A classic easy drinking Friuli Pinot Grigio that delivers an abundance of fruit.