After Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio is the second-most popular white wine variety in the United States. When it was first introduced in 1979, its simple, refreshing style succeeded as an uncomplicated alternative to full-bodied, buttery whites — the type that coined the infamous acronym ABC (Anything But Chardonnay).
While the grape thrives in American regions such as Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, it truly shines in Italian regions like Friuli, Alto Adige, and Veneto, where producers put forth light-bodied wines defined by vibrant fruit notes. Several other notable Pinot Grigio producers are located in Alsace, France, where Pinot Grigio — or Pinot Gris, as it’s known in the country — tends to be richer and slightly less sweet than its Italian counterpart.
With so much Pinot Grigio on the market, Wine-Searcher identified the most popular bottles in the world based on users’ search frequency data. Despite the grape’s popularity stateside, there are no American brands that crack the top 10, with all of the list’s bottles hailing from Italy and France.
Check out the world’s 10 most searched-for Pinot Grigios on the Wine-Searcher platform below.
10. Gravner Sivi Anfora Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia IGT
Produced in the Venezia Giulia IGT, Gravner Sivi Anfora Pinot Grigio is one of the most sought-out — and expensive — Pinot Grigios from the region. The 14.5-percent ABV wine is defined by damp, leafy forest floor notes, along with a sherbet edge and a crispy, mineral finish. Average Score: 95, Average Price: $174.
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