Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Niederösterreich
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Niederösterreich.
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.
Homeland of Grüner Veltliner: Austria's signature dry whites, lively, peppery ("Pfefferl"), with notes of citrus, green apple, fennel and fine minerality, from crunchy everyday to great age-worthy bottles on lees. Taut, precise Riesling on the Wachau terraces (UNESCO). Quieter reds: supple Zweigelt with red fruit. Subregions: Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Wagram, Weinviertel.