Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Germany

Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Germany.

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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 Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 63% of Pinot blanc
EarthPresent in 54% of Pinot blanc
Citrus fruitPresent in 52% of Pinot blanc
MicrobioPresent in 34% of Pinot blanc
OakPresent in 33% of Pinot blanc
VegetalPresent in 29% of Pinot blanc
Tropical fruitPresent in 26% of Pinot blanc
Non oakPresent in 21% of Pinot blanc
SpicesPresent in 17% of Pinot blanc
FloralPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc

MineralityPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
PearPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
OakyPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
CitrusPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
PeachPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
ApplesPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
LemonPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
HoneyPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
Green applePresent in 3% of Pinot blanc

News about the grape variety Pinot blanc

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