Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Freiburg
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Freiburg.
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.
The wine region of Freiburg is located in the region of Baden of Germany. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Landmann or the Domaine Landmann produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Freiburg are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Freiburg often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or tree fruit.
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