Pinot Noir contains the largest amount of active anthocyanins (one component that contributes to the color of a grape). Pinot Blanc is a mutation of Pinot Noir with the least amount of anthocyanin (it’s inactive). Pinot Grigio/Gris are the middle mutations, kind of half way between Pinot ...
This is one of the primary reasons Pinot Grigio is the standard name instead of Pinot Gris, which was initially called in French. The brewing style used in the Italian style differs greatly from the French style of Pinot Grigio. But, the commonality between the two is that they use the sa...
Light-bodied:red wines likePinot Noir, it goes down well with vegetables, shellfish, sushi or salmon, poultry and beef and any meats. Considered one of the lightest of the red wines, it has a silky smooth feel and light, fruity tones like raspberry or cranberry. Medium-bodied:sweet red ...
In fact, some Champagnes are made from red grapes including Pinot Noir grapes, in a style called blanc de noir (or "white of blacks"). Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio in Italy, is made from the Pinot Noir grape, which is red. You can also make white wine using the grape skins. This ...