Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Sachsen
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Sachsen.
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.
The northernmost and one of the smallest German wine regions (507 ha), the Elbe valley on loess and granite. Lively, mineral whites largely dominate (81%). Signature Müller-Thurgau with signature notes of light muscat, green apple, white flowers and a citrus touch, supple palate. Taut, chiselled Riesling (lemon, peach), round Weißburgunder (pear, almond), ample Grauburgunder, rare aromatic Goldriesling.