France
Moderate Continental
Alsace: F body, a distinct oily texture, dry to sweet wines, pear, spicy tropical fruit flavours (ginger, banana, melon), honey, petrol, earthy
New Zealand
Cool Maritime
much closer to Alsatian Pinot Gris
oily, leaner acidity
lees stirring or barrel ageing
Italy
Compared to Pinot Gris: Pinot Grigio is lighter in color, leaner with a tighter structure, higher acidity, L2M body, dry, neutral character, spicy, rough mouthfeel