There is always a great deal of excitement when travelling to Venice, whether it is your first time or you are Jeff Bezos and booking the entire city, either way, it is still a good time. This Pinot Grigio is most definitely a good time, bright as a spark on the nose with green apple and lemon bursting through, honeysuckle and a touch of Beurré Bosc pear. Just watch out for the foam party coming up.

Origin: Burgundy, in eastern France. Mainly Grown In: Italy (as Pinot Grigio), Germany (as Grauburgunder - the local name for Pinot Gris), USA, France (as Pinot Gris). Key Facts: Drum roll please... Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are two different names for THE SAME GRAPE VARIETY. The use of Gris or Grigio depends on which country the grape was grown in and subtle stylistic differences. Pinot Grigio is the Italian version, and is typically known for being light and zesty. Where as Pinot Gris, the French version of the grape, is often richer and riper tasting with some spiciness. When made outside of Italy and France, Grigio or Gris name is used as a marker to define the style that the winemaker thinks it suits best; lean like Italian Pinot Grigio or riper and rounder like the French Pinot Gris. Fun Fact: Did you know that the Pinot Grigio grapes aren't actually white like many other white grape types? The skin colour is actually more of a greyish-pink colour.