GRAPE COMPARISON
Pinot Grigio is the softer, more easy-going of the two, while Sauvignon Blanc is higher in acidity.
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Typical profiles — individual bottles vary by producer, region and vintage.
| Attribute | Pinot Grigio | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Light–medium | Light–medium |
| Acidity | Medium–high | High |
| Sweetness | Dry | Dry |
| Typical ABV | 12–13.5% | 12–13.5% |
| Signature flavours | pear, green apple, citrus, almond | gooseberry, lime, green apple, fresh grass |
| Classic regions | Veneto, Alto Adige, Alsace (as Pinot Gris), Oregon | Loire (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé), Marlborough, Bordeaux |
| Great with | light white fish, antipasti, summer salads | goat cheese, oysters, green salads |
Pinot Grigio
Light, clean and easy-going — the effortless patio pour.
Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty, high-acid and herbaceous — the crisp aperitif white.
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Pinot Grigio is the softer, more easy-going of the two, while Sauvignon Blanc is higher in acidity. Both are typically dry white wines.
Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc sit at a similar weight — both light–medium-bodied.
Pinot Grigio suits light white fish, antipasti and summer salads; Sauvignon Blanc suits goat cheese, oysters and green salads.
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