How to Serve Pinot Grigio

Wondering how to serve pinot grigio at your next get together?

Pinot Grigio wines pair well with a variety of foods.

Pinot grigio is a wonderful wine that harmonizes well with a variety of foods. In addition, this wine is at home in any social situation, from formal to very casual gatherings.

There are dozens of Pinot Grigio wines to choose from, each with unique characteristics. While this wine is excellent when served as an aperitif, choosing the right Pinot Grigio to accompany a meal requires some attention to detail. Notes that can be detected in this wine range from apples and pears to roses, walnuts and bananas. Overall, it is regarded as a slightly dry and fruity white wine.

How to serve Pinot Grigio wine is simple: first chill the wine and then pour it into a tulip-shaped glass. Serve it with a variety of dishes or enjoy it by itself. The following are serving suggestions for some of the Pinot Grigio wines available on the market today:

• Fontana Candida 2006 – From Italy. This wine has an aroma like wildflowers and honey and an aftertaste of fresh apples and bananas. It is enjoyed best with light seafood or poultry dishes.
• Yellow Tail 2007 – From Australia. This vintage has a citrus-like aroma with an aftertaste of green apples, pears and pineapple. Pairs well with seafood, poultry and other light entrees.
• Santa Margherita Alto Adige 2005 – From Italy. It has an aroma and aftertaste that is reminiscent of crisp, green apples. This vintage is a perfect accompaniment for shellfish, pasta and rice dishes.
• Eugenio Collavini 2007 – From Italy. This wine has an interesting aroma that has been described as a combination of honey, peach blossoms and ripe melons. It has a citrus-like aftertaste. This vintage pairs well with cheese plates, light seafood and poultry dishes.
• Hogue 2007 – From Washington state. This wine scored an 86 in Wine Spectator magazine in 2008. It has a fruity aroma with a melon and citrus aftertaste. Pairs well with shellfish, poultry, pasta and rice dishes.
• Santi Sortesele 2007 – From Italy. This wine has the aroma of wildflowers and fresh pears. It has a crisp finish with an aftertaste of green apples and pears. This wine goes well with a variety of light dishes as well as fruit and cheese plates.
• Livio Felluga 2007 – From Italy. One of the more expensive Pinot Grigio wines on the market at around $25 per bottle. It scored a 90 in Wine Spectator magazine in 2008. It has notes of wild roses and orange peels and hints at exotics such as white pepper, anise and tropical fruits. It has a slightly spicy, peachy aftertaste. This wine pairs well with seafood, pasta and vegetable dishes.
• Bella Sera 2005 – From Italy. This vintage has an aroma of green apples and pears with a hint of lemon. It pairs well with grilled poultry and seafood as well as vegetable dishes.
• Cavit Collection 2005 – From Italy. This wine has a floral aroma with a green apple and pear aftertaste. Serve this vintage with veal, creamy pasta dishes, poultry and seafood.
• Trimbach Reserve 2005 – From France. Produced from Alsace grapes, it has a fruity aroma. The delicate smokey aftertaste is reminiscent of fresh melons and peaches. It pairs well with wild game, smoked fish, poultry and pork dishes.

Consider buying a bottle or two of Pinot Grigio for your next gathering with friends. This wine would also be wonderful addition to your next wine tasting party. It won't disappoint, either on its own or paired with cheese, fresh fruits or a wide variety of dishes.

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