Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Niagara Peninsula
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara Peninsula.
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 Ontario
Niagara Peninsula is the largest and most productive viticultural area in Canada, located on the Southern shores of Lake Ontario. It stretches roughly 55km (35 miles) between the eastern limits of Hamilton city in the west and the left bank of the Niagara River as it flows into Lake Ontario. The VQA covers over 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) oand produces mainly cool Climate varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. It also produces a large Volume of ice wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc