Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Moselle
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Moselle.
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 Moselle
Moselle is an appellation covering white, red and rosé wines from an area in the administrative department of Moselle in Northeastern France. The Vineyard">Vineyard zone covers land on both sides of the Mosel River (known locally as the Moselle), before it flows north to form the heart of Germany's famed Mosel wine region. Moselle wines are most often light, Aromatic whites with crisp Acidity. They are made predominantly from the Auxerrois Blanc and Müller-Thurgau grape varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- StonePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- BriochePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- YeastPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- HayPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- BiscuitsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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