Pinot gris vs Sauvignon blanc

Sauvignon blanc is more acidic.

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

Pinot gris

White · Burgundy, France

light, pear, neutral

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Very high; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 7 to 10 °C
Serve at: 7 to 10 °C; none listed
Regions: South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California

Only Pinot gris

White fish
Risotto and rice dishes
Sushi and ceviche

Both pair with

Salads

Only Sauvignon blanc

Goat cheese and feta
Oysters
Asparagus and green vegetables

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 gris and Sauvignon blanc pages.