<div class="wrapper"><div class="container"><div class="hero-wrapper"><div class="heroImgWrapper"><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet.jpg" class="heroImg" decoding="async" height="201" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:1024px) 93vw, 1028px" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet.width-310.jpg" srcset="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet.width-310.jpg 310w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet.width-616.jpg 616w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet.width-1028.jpg 1000w" width="310"></div><div class="with-sticky-wrapper"><article class="article-wrapper"><div class="hero-description-wrapper"><div class="heroDescriptions"><h1>Is Pinot Grigio Sweet? (Flavors, Various Styles)</h1><div class="author">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></div><div class="gupWrapper"><div class="mobile-gup"><p>Believed to be a descendent of Pinot Noir, the white grape <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPMj-IAlqb2iBB2BQGhjOtiPx7h_AqqSdDW3nN-vfm8/edit#heading=h.4iggvucziycd">Pinot Grigio</a> produces wines with a tropical fruit flavor and good acidity.&#160;</p><p><i>But, </i><a href="#is-pinot-grigio-sweet-or-dry"><i>is Pinot Grigio sweet?</i></a></p><p>In short, Pinot Grigio wines are typically low in sugar and tend to be dry. But, there are exceptions!</p><p>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover <a href="#what-are-the-sweetness-levels-for-red-and-white-wines">Pinot Grigio&#8217;s sweetness levels</a> in detail, the <a href="#common-flavors-in-pinot-grigio-wine">typical flavors in Pinot Grigio wines</a>, <a href="#pinot-grigio-wine-styles-from-dry-to-sweet">wine styles</a>, and <a href="#is-pinot-grigio-similar-to-pinot-gris">the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris</a>.&#160;</p><p>To help you select the right wine for your taste preferences, we&#8217;ll also cover the <a href="#what-are-the-sweetness-levels-for-red-and-white-wines">sweetness levels for different red and white wines</a>.&#160;</p><div class="calloutWrapper"><h3>Further reading</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-grigio">Discover Everything About Pinot Grigio Wines</a> - regions, viticulture, winemaking, best bottles, and more.</li><li>Also, explore some of <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-wine">The Best White Wines To Buy In 2023</a>.</li></ul></div><h2 data-toc-link="link-1" id="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-or-dry">Is Pinot Grigio Sweet Or Dry?&#160;</h2><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet-1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>The typical Pinot Grigio <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-wine">white wine</a> is medium-dry.</p><p>However, the late-harvest Pinot Grigio grape tends to produce <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sweet-wine">sweet wines</a>. Also, the sweetness level in a Pinot Grigio wine depends on where the drink is produced.&#160;&#160;</p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaredranahan/2021/05/31/five-essential-italian-wines-and-liqueurs-to-sample-before-your-next-trip-to-the-mediterranean/?sh=699dc1392f9a">Italian Pinot Grigio wines</a> are lighter, drier, and zestier in taste and have a touch of acidity. Meanwhile, French Pinot Grigio wines are slightly sweeter.</p><p>Australia and the USA produce sweet, late-harvest Pinot Grigio wines with richer fruit flavors and moderate acidity.</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-2" id="common-flavors-in-pinot-grigio-wine">Common Flavors In Pinot Grigio Wine</h2><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet-2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Pinot Grigio wines boast firm acidity and tropical fruit flavors with pear and apple notes.&#160;</p><p>The late-harvest sweeter wine options have a luscious taste of candied lemon and subtle acidity. Other typical Pinot Grigio wine flavors include citrus, stone fruit, apple, and honeysuckle.&#160;</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-3" id="pinot-grigio-wine-styles-from-dry-to-sweet">Pinot Grigio Wine Styles From Dry to Sweet</h2><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet-3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Pinot Grigio wine comes in four styles:&#8205;</p><ul><li><b>Mineral and Dry White Wine</b>: This is the driest white wine style comprising a more saline quality and a lack of fruit flavor.</li><li><b>Fruity and Dry White Wine: </b>These wines have an oily texture and offer lemon, white peach, and yellow apple notes.</li><li><b>Fruity and Sweet White Wine: </b>These wines have crisp apple flavors with sweet lemon candy and honey notes.&#160;</li><li><b>Ros&#233; Wine (Romato): </b>These are pale, copper-hued wines with a dried cranberry flavor and red flower aromas.&#160;</li></ul><h2 data-toc-link="link-4" id="is-pinot-grigio-similar-to-pinot-gris">Is Pinot Grigio Similar To Pinot Gris?</h2><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet-4.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris belong to the Pinot family and are both a mutation of <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-noir">Pinot Noir</a>.&#160;</p><p>Here are the main differences between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris wines:&#160;</p><ul><li>Pinot Gris is a fruity, French wine style, while Pinot Grigio refers to a drier Italian wine. So, the <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-gris-wine">Pinot Gris</a> grape is cultivated widely in France, whereas Pinot Grigio is grown widely in Italy.</li><li>Pinot Gris wines are full-bodied, fruity, and have a tropical fruit flavor. Meanwhile, Pinot Grigio wines are light-bodied and contain mineral and citrus flavors.&#160;</li><li>Pinot Grigio wines cost $3-$150, while Pinot Gris wines cost $4-$1,000.</li></ul><p>Now, let&#8217;s compare the sweetness levels of Pinot Grigio with other red and white wines.</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-5" id="what-are-the-sweetness-levels-for-red-and-white-wines">What Are The Sweetness Levels For Red And White Wines?</h2><p>Grapes contain sugar, but most of it is converted into alcohol during fermentation. Depending on the amount of residual sugar left during winemaking, a&#160; wine can be <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/driest-white-wine">bone dry</a> or very sweet.&#160;</p><p>A <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/dry-wine">dry wine</a> has low residual sugar (below 2%), whereas a sweet wine or <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/dessert-wine">dessert wine</a> will have a high sugar content (5-15+%).&#160;</p><p>In that context, here are the <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/wine-sweetness-chart">different sweetness levels</a> for various red and white wine options:</p><h3 id="a.-red-wine-sweetness-levels">A. Red Wine Sweetness Levels</h3><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-5.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet-5.width-800.jpg" width="800"><ul><li><b>Bone Dry</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/malbec-wine">French Malbec</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chianti-wine">Chianti</a>, and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/bordeaux-wine">Bordeaux wine</a></li><li><b>Dry</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sangiovese-wine">Sangiovese</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/cabernet-sauvignon-wine">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>, and Zinfandel&#160;</li><li><b>Semi-Sweet</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/lambrusco-wine">Lambrusco</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/valpolicella-wine">Valpolicella</a>, and Brachetto</li><li><b>Sweet</b>: Port wine, Banyuls, and Maury</li><li><b>Very Sweet</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/tawny-port">Tawny port</a> and Vin Santo Rosso&#160;</li></ul><h3 id="b.-white-wine-sweetness-levels">B. White Wine Sweetness Levels&#160;</h3><img alt="is-pinot-grigio-sweet-6.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/is-pinot-grigio-sweet-6.width-800.jpg" width="800"><ul><li><b>Bone Dry</b>: Pinot Grigio, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/grenache">Grenache Blanc</a>, and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chablis">Chablis</a></li><li><b>Dry</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sauvignon-blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chenin-blanc">Chenin Blanc</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtneyschiessl/2018/04/17/real-chardonnay-taste/?sh=6eff04d54971">Chardonnay</a>, and Dry <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/riesling">Riesling</a></li><li><b>Off Dry</b>: Kabinett Riesling, and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-zinfandel">White Zinfandel</a></li><li><b>Semi-Sweet: </b><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/moscato-wine">Moscato</a> and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/gewurztraminer">Gewurztraminer</a></li><li><b>Sweet</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/ice-wine">Ice wine</a>, Tokaji, and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sauternes-wine">Sauternes wine</a></li><li><b>Very Sweet</b>: <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-port">White Port</a>, Vin Santo, and Passito wines&#160;</li></ul><h2 id="enjoy-a-refreshing-glass-of-pinot-grigio!">Enjoy A Refreshing Glass of Pinot Grigio!</h2><p>Pinot Grigio wines&#8217; crisp and upbeat character makes them a delightful treat for any wine enthusiast.&#160;</p><p>The typical Pinot Grigio is an easy-drinking, dry wine that you can enjoy while relaxing at the <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-wines-to-take-to-the-beach_b_57c4fa10e4b004ff0420925d">beach</a>. However, these wines aren&#8217;t ideal for long-term cellaring.</p><img alt="5f15db6533ab43271d0755c2_screen.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="490" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/5f15db6533ab43271d0755c2_screen.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>If you&#8217;re looking for <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/wine-stocks">investment-worthy wines</a> like <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chardonnay-wine">Chardonnay</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-blanc">Pinot Blanc</a>, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Chenin Blanc, <a href="https://vinovest.co/"><b>check out the Vinovest website</b></a>. </p><p>You&#8217;ll discover an easy way<b></b>to <b>buy, store, and sell authentic wines </b>from across the globe.</p></div></div></article></div></div></div></div><div class="related-wrapper"><div class="related-container"><h3>Related Articles</h3><div class="article-cards-wrapper"><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/best-pinot-grigio"><img alt="Best Pinot Grigio" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Best-Pinot-Grigio.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">10 Best Pinot Grigio Bottles to Buy in 2024</h2><div class="author ">by Elaine Lau</div></div></a><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/pinot-grigio"><img alt="Pinot Grigio Wine, best ones to buy, taste characteristics" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/601f03de00f3535548b31a83_pinot-grigio-wine-her.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">Pinot Grigio - Regions, Styles, Best Wines (2024)</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a><a class="article-card-wrapper" href="/blog/pinot-grigio-vs-chardonnay"><img alt="pinot-grigio-vs-chardonnay.jpg" class="cardOfArticleImage" decoding="async" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/pinot-grigio-vs-chardonnay.width-280.jpg" width="280"><div class="wrap "><h2 class="cardOfArticleTitle ">Pinot Grigio vs Chardonnay: 7 Key Differences</h2><div class="author ">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></a></div></div></div>

Is Pinot Grigio sweet or dry? Find out its common flavors, wine styles, how it’s different from Pinot Gris, and more. 