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All the medallists from the Global Pinot Grigio Masters 2024
Write off Pinot Gris at your peril – because, while high-priced examples continue to shine, cheaper wines can also delight, writes Patricia Stefanowicz MW.
HAS PINOT Grigio lost its attraction? Perhaps not. In this broad group, there was a selection of wines with definition, juicy flavours, purity and balance, mainly from the grape’s heartland of the north of Italy, but with a smattering of samples from all around the globe.
The inexpensive Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris examples have lovely, lemon custard or peach and passionfruit flavours, and fresh acidity, with accents of rose petal or orange and lemon zest adding more interest. The under-£10 wines seem best when dry or nearly dry, with balanced alcohol and sufficient acidity. De Bortoli’s 17 Trees from Australia is one good example; Cramele Recas Wildflower from Romania is another: both easy-going, crowd-pleasing wines.
At £10-15, there are quite a few excellent examples of pure Pinot Gris from Trentino and Alto Adige in the north-central zone of Italy, and from Friuli and Collio in the far northeastern reaches. But the New World comes into its own here too. Two Gold medal winners worth seeking out are Lawson’s Dry Hills Pinot Gris from Marlborough in New Zealand, and Nals Margreid Hill Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige in Italy.
Above £15, the wines performed well, many garnering Silver or Gold medals. Antonutti’s Friuli Pinot Grigio from gravel soils deserves a special mention: delicate, but intense, with lovely peach fruit and racy acidity.
The oaked white Pinot Gris examples judged were quite high-priced (£15 and upwards) and all deserving of Silvers, Golds – and even a Master. Expect beautifully-judged use of creamy oak with no splinters in evidence.
At the more expensive end, a Master medal was awarded to Prophet’s Rock Pinot Gris from Central Otago in New Zealand. Meanwhile, a Gold was awarded to Ménage à Trois Wines’ California Pinot Grigio blend. There were a few ‘non-surprise’ wins, from Italian regions including Alto Adige (Nals Margreid’s Punggl), Trentino (Mezzacorona’s Musivum), and Fruili (La Roncaia).
The rosé Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio segment is a category that is rapidly making a name for itself, given the expanding popularity of rosé wines. Mastri Vernacoli’s Rosato Vigneti delle Dolomiti is brilliant, as is Domaine de Reuilly’s top-class Les Fossiles Pinot Gris from the eastern slopes of the central Loire Valley – worthy of every cent it may cost.
All in all, this year’s tasting gave our judges plenty of room for thought – and reversed any notions of personal prejudices against inexpensive Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines.
Unoaked 100% Pinot Gris
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
Cramele Recas | Wildflower Pinot Grigio | Recas | Romania | 2023 | Gold |
Cantine Vitevis | Gordon Ramsay DOC delle Venezie | Veneto | Italy | 2023 | Gold |
La Marca Vini e Spumanti | Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC | Veneto | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Mezzacorona | Forte Alto Pinot Grigio | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Mezzacorona | Domenica Pinot Grigio | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Mezzacorona | Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Wakefield/Taylors Wines | Taylors Promised Land Pinot Grigio | South Australia | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
De Bortoli Wines | Winemakers Selection Pinot Grigio | Riverina | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
De Bortoli Wines | 17 Trees Pinot Grigio | Riverina | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
Graffigna | Genuine Collection Pinot Grigio | Mendoza | Argentina | 2023 | Silver |
A Lassonde, Arista Wines Division | Stefano Pinot Grigio | Sicily | Italy | 2022 | Bronze |
I Magredi Srl | Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
A Lassonde, Arista Wines Division | Friolento Pinot Grigio | Sicily | Italy | 2022 | Bronze |
Mezzacorona | Pinot Grigio | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
Cramele Recas | Calusari Pinot Grigio | Recas | Romania | 2023 | Bronze |
Cramele Recas | Sanziana Pinot Grigio | Recas | Romania | 2023 | Bronze |
Cramele Recas | Sorcova Pinot Grigio | Recas | Romania | 2023 | Bronze |
Cramele Recas | Paparuda Pinot Grigio | Recas | Romania | 2023 | Bronze |
Enoitalia – Voga Italia | Voga DOC | Veneto | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
£10-£15 | |||||
Lawson’s Dry Hills | Reserve Pinot Gris | Marlborough | New Zealand | 2022 | Gold |
Marisco Vineyards | Leefield Station Pinot Gris | Marlborough | New Zealand | 2023 | Silver |
Cantina La Vis | Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC “I Classici” | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Wakefield/Taylors Wines | Taylors Estate Pinot Gris | Clare Valley | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
Cecilia Beretta | Luna Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC | Veneto | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Albino Armani | Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Corte Giara | Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC | Veneto | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
Ruffino | Aqua di Venus | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2022 | Bronze |
Solo Roberto | Solo Roberto Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave DOC | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
£15-£20 | |||||
Antonutti | Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Gold |
Nals Margreid | Hill Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Gold |
Franz Haas | Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT | Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Gold |
Ca’Bolani | Pinot Grigio Friuli DOC Aquileia | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Gold |
Tiki Wine & Vineyards | Single Vineyard Pinot Gris | North Canterbury | New Zealand | 2022 | Silver |
Kris Winery | Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Trinity Oaks | Pinot Grigio | California | USA | 2022 | Silver |
De Bortoli Wines | Blue Gris | King Valley | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
Joel Gott Wines | Oregon Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley | USA | 2022 | Silver |
Albino Armani | Colle Ara | Veneto | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Wakefield/Taylors Wines | Aromantiques Pinot Gris | Clare Valley | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
Weingut Seckinger | R Pinot Gris Pure | Palatinate | Germany | 2020 | Silver |
Cavit | Rulendis Pinot Grigio Trentino Superiore DOC | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy | 2022 | Bronze |
£20-£30 | |||||
Calancombe Estate | Pinot Gris | Devon | UK | 2022 | Silver |
Calancombe Estate | Pinot Gris | Devon | UK | 2023 | Silver |
Oaked Pinot Gris
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
Under £10 | |||||
Mezzacorona | Premium Collection Pinot Grigio Riserva | Trentino | Italy | 2022 | Silver |
Mezzacorona | Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio Riserva | Trentino | Italy | 2022 | Bronze |
£10-£15 | |||||
Domaines Tatin | Reuilly Gris Les Demoiselles Tatin | Loire | France | 2022 | Silver |
£15-£20 | |||||
Domaine de Reuilly | Les Chatillons | Reuilly | France | 2023 | Bronze |
£20-£30 | |||||
Prophet’s Rock | Pinot Gris | Central Otago | New Zealand | 2021 | Master |
Mezzacorona | Musivum Pinot Grigio Superiore | Trentino | Italy | 2018 | Gold |
Nals Margreid | Punggl Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige | Italy | 2022 | Gold |
Domaine de Reuilly | Les Fossiles | Reuilly | France | 2023 | Gold |
Cantina Kaltern | Soll Pinot Grigio DOC | Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Gold |
£30-£50 | |||||
La Roncaia | La Roncaia Pino Grigo DOC Friuli Colli | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2022 | Gold |
Unoaked Rosé 100% Pinot Gris
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
Under £10 | |||||
Salcuta | NJOY Pinot Grigio Blush | Stefan Voda | Moldova | 2023 | Silver |
Mezzacorona | Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Rosé | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Mezzacorona | Castel Firmian Fildirose Pinot Grigio Rosé | Trentino | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
£15-£20 | |||||
Attems | Pinot Grigio Ramato | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Joseph Mellot | Reuilly Rosé | Loire | France | 2023 | Silver |
Oaked Rosé 100% Pinot Gris
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
£30-£50 | |||||
Vie di Romans | Friuli Isonzo Dessimis | Friuli-Venezia | Giulia Italy | 2022 | Master |
Unoaked Blend (minimum 50% Pinot Gris)
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
Under £10 | |||||
Bieler Family Wines | Daisy Pinot Grigio | Columbia Valley | USA | 2023 | Bronze |
Cavit | Mastri Vernacoli Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
Cavit | Terrazze della Luna Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Bronze |
£10-£15 | |||||
Cavit | Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
SeaGlass Wine Co. | SeaGlass Pinot Grigio | Central Coast | USA | 2022 | Silver |
Marisco Vineyards | The Ned Pinot Grigio | Marlborough | New Zealand | 2023 | Bronze |
Oaked Blend (minimum 50% Pinot Gris)
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
Under £10 | |||||
Ménage à Trois Wines | Limelight Pinot Grigio | California | USA | 2021 | Gold |
£10-£15 | |||||
Innocent Bystander | Pinot Gris | Victoria | Australia | 2023 | Silver |
Unoaked Rosé Blend (minimum 50% Pinot Gris)
Winery | Name of Wine | Region | Country | Vintage | Medal |
Under £10 | |||||
Salcuta | Eno Noble Rosé | Stefan Voda | Moldova | 2023 | Gold |
Cavit | Terrazze della Luna Pinot Grigio Rosato IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
Cavit | Mastri Vernacoli Pinot Grigio Rosato IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy | 2023 | Silver |
About the competition
With high-quality judges and a unique sampling process, The Global Pinot Gris Masters provides a chance for your wines to shine. The 2024 competition was judged on 11 June at Rotunda in London, employing experienced judges. The top wines were awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze medals according to their result, and those expressions that stood out as being outstanding received the ultimate accolade – the title of Pinot Gris Master. This report features the medal winners only. Please visit the Global Masters website for more information or, to enter future competitions – giving you the chance to feature online and in print – please call: +44 (0) 20 7803 2420 or email Sophie Raichura at: sophie@thedrinksbusiness.com