Ampelographers say that Pinot Grigio is not a different grape but a colour mutation of Pinot Noir. The origins of this wine can be traced back to Germany and France, where it is successfully cultivated in Alsace, Burgundy, and Champagne, areas with cold climates.
Historians claim that Pinot Gris came to Italy from the Austro—Hungarian Empire in the mid-19th century during the Italian wars of independence. It is believed to have been brought to Italy by General Emilio di Sambuy, who planted it in his estate in
