Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Australie du Sud-Est
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Australie du Sud-Est.
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.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud-Est
South East Australia is a geographical indication (GI) covering the entire south-eastern third of Australia. The western boundary of this area extends 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) across the Australian continent from the Pacific coast of Queensland to the Southern Ocean coast of South Australia. This vast wine 'super zone' effectively encompasses all the major Australian wine regions outside Western Australia. Rainforest, mountain ranges, scrubland, desert and Dry riverbeds occupy the majority of the land in the South East Australian area.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- CreamPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- BriochePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- MelonPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- LimePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
Burgundy wine fans queue weeks ahead for new releases
Some people have already braved wintry conditions to queue outside Vinmonopolet’s main store at Aker Brygge in Oslo ahead of the next release of top Burgundy wines on 9 February, the retailer said. The first two people arrived on Thursday 12 January, ‘so they will spend four weeks outside the store’, said Arnt Egil Nordlien, senior product manager for fine wine and auctions at the Norwegian state-owned alcohol retailer. ‘Today there are six people in the queue.’ Nordlien told Decante ...
Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures
Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...
Study reveals glimpse of ancient Roman winemaking
Jars recovered from the seabed and dating back to the Roman period have offered more clues about winemaking and storage in this era, according to a study that used a mixture of analysis techniques. A combination of chemical markers, plant tissue residue and pollen analysis helped researchers to build a picture about the possible contents of three amphorae ‘wine jars’ discovered near the coastal town of San Felice Circeo, around 90km south-east of Rome. ‘The evidence suggests the amphorae were us ...