Geography
Northern Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand.

Viticulture
The Alsace region provides the ideal terroir, where conditions produce the best quality Pinot Gris.

Varietal/Blend
Sometimes blended with Riesling or produced simply as a varietal.

Flavour & Character
Whether bone dry or rich and spicy, a hint of honey lends a common characteristic.

Vinification
Although there have been some attempts to oak Pinot Gris, it doesn't need new oak and generally, doesn't receive it.

Style
Fairly neutral in Italy, richer and more intense in Alsace.

Body, Dry/Sweet
Italian Pinot Grigio is more lightweight and bland than its Alsace counterpart which is more rounded and aromatic.

Notes
Pinot Gris is known as Pinot Grigio in Italy.