12 Great Recipes to Pair with Pinot Grigio

There's so much about this recipe that recommends Pinot Gris. The smoked salmon, yes; the light creamy sauce, yes; the Romano cheese and mushrooms, yes and yes.

Add a splash of your Pinot Grigio to the skillet. Incidentally, carbonara is also a terrific breakfast pasta — though I can't quite recommend the wine pairing for breakfast.

This recipe for chicken in a perky lemon-caper-parsley sauce wants an Italian Pinot Grigio in the best possible way.

This recipe is remarkably easy. It preps in about 10 minutes. It's just chicken cutlets with a smear of prepared basil pesto wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto and baked. Paired with a Pinot Gris, it would be an incredible winner on date night or any given Tuesday night alike. 

Save some Italian Pinot Grigio for this one, too! Ricotta, spinach, fresh parsley, a little basil and garlic. 

Go Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc here. Or try them both side by side and see which pairing you prefer — you know, for science. Either way, it's a can't-lose scenario.

As with the halibut above, this recipe would also be nice with either Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc. So here's a plan: Make the halibut one night, and sample it with the Gris and the Sauvignon Blanc side by side; see what you think. Then make this pizza for day 2, and sample 'em both again. 

Scallops are another great match for Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio. Chef John has some pointers for perfectly seared scallops: "First, they must be perfectly dry. Second, the oil goes on the cold scallops, not in the hot pan. Third, your pan must be extremely hot, which means you have to use a very heavy, cast iron or stainless steel pan."

The white wine, lemon juice, and cream sauce say, please please Pinot Gris. Choose your style, and stick with it. Or don't stick with it. Experiment with different styles. See what you like. Have a ball.

In general, Pinot Gris and Grigio like roasted pork. You might also try roasted pork and sauerkraut with an Alsatian Pinot Gris.

It's hard to go wrong with chicken and Pinot Gris. With fried chicken, it seems right to stick with an American wine. Try an Oregon Pinot Gris. Or grab a sparkling wine.

An Alsatian Pinot Gris would be a nice move here. As the onions and shallots roast, they mellow. The roasted chicken and mild onions would be great with an Alsatian Pinot Gris. In fact, onion tarts and Alsatian Pinot Gris are a classic match.