Pinot gris vs Sauvignon gris

Sauvignon gris is fuller.

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 gris

White

powerful, rounded and generously textured

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14.5%; 7 to 10 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; none listed
Regions: none listed

Only Pinot gris

White fish
Salads
Risotto and rice dishes
Sushi and ceviche

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Sauvignon gris

Grilled fish
Chicken
Goat cheese and feta

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 gris pages.