Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes

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Wine made from Pinot blanc grape variety

More informations about the variety Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?

EarthPresent in 93% of Pinot blanc
Tree fruitPresent in 93% of Pinot blanc
Citrus fruitPresent in 89% of Pinot blanc
MicrobioPresent in 89% of Pinot blanc
OakPresent in 88% of Pinot blanc
Non oakPresent in 81% of Pinot blanc
SpicesPresent in 67% of Pinot blanc
VegetalPresent in 65% of Pinot blanc
ApplesPresent in 57% of Pinot blanc
Tropical fruitPresent in 56% of Pinot blanc

CitrusPresent in 50% of Pinot blanc
MineralityPresent in 50% of Pinot blanc
CreamPresent in 48% of Pinot blanc
FloralPresent in 45% of Pinot blanc
HoneyPresent in 44% of Pinot blanc
LemonPresent in 43% of Pinot blanc
ToastyPresent in 43% of Pinot blanc
PearPresent in 43% of Pinot blanc
BriochePresent in 39% of Pinot blanc
PeachPresent in 38% of Pinot blanc

News about the grape variety Pinot blanc

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