Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Istra
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Istra.
More informations about the variety Pinot blanc
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.
More informations about the region of Istra
Istrian peninsula on the Adriatic, Croatia's smallest wine region but one of its most renowned. Signature Malvazija Istarska (50-70%): expressive, lively whites with notes of acacia, green apple, citrus, fresh almond and marked saline minerality - a perfect match with seafood. Native Teran in tannic, tangy red (blackberry, blood, earth), a unique profile. Also dense Refošk, round Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc