Pinot blanc vs Pinot gris

Pinot blanc is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Pinot blanc

White · France, Italy

soft apple, gentle, easy

Pinot gris

White · Burgundy, France

light, pear, neutral

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 7 to 10 °C; none listed
Regions: none listed

Only Pinot blanc

Savoury pies and pastries
Chicken
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

White fish

Only Pinot gris

Salads
Risotto and rice dishes
Sushi and ceviche

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Pinot blanc and Pinot gris pages.