Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Belgium
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Belgium.
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 Belgium
The Belgian market is one of the most successful in France/bordeaux">Bordeaux, and has also played a key role in dictating the 1855 classifications of the Médoc and Graves. Many of the great estates in Bordeaux are - or have been - owned by Belgian wine merchants. For example, one branch of the Flemish Thienpoint family (Jacques) owns Le Pin, while another (his cousin Alexandre) owns Vieux Château Certan. Despite this strong focus on cereal-based drinks, Belgium also has a number of vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- YeastPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- BriochePresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- GrassPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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