Pinot blanc vs Viognier
Compare Pinot blanc and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Pinot blanc | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 7525 | 9557 |
| Average rating | 3.75 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Italy, Germany, United States, Czech Republic | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
Pinot blanc
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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