Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Austria
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Austria.
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 wines of Austria
Austria - a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Europe - is enjoying a renaissance as a wine nation. It has shaken off decades of controversy caused by a handful of negligent people and has become a model of modern European wine, leading the way in quality and innovation. Balancing tradition and modernity, the Austrian wine industry has retained classics such as Sweet Ausbruch and Strohwein, while actively developing modern, consumer-friendly wines, such as its signature style: Gruner Veltliner, a crisp, Aromatic white wine. Officially, 35 Grape varieties are permitted for the production of Austrian quality wine, of which almost two-thirds are white varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 47% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 43% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 39% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 29% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 21% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 19% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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New Château Latour 2010 stocks released onto market
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