Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Colli d'Imola
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Colli d'Imola.
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 Émilie-Romagne
The wine region of Colli d'Imola is located in the region of Émilie-Romagne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Palazzona di Maggio or the Domaine Palazzona di Maggio produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli d'Imola are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli d'Imola often reveals types of flavors of pear, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, oak or tropical fruit.
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News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...
Autumn Statement: Concerns about alcohol duty plans
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Autumn Statement to outline a number of economic measures, but wine trade leaders were still seeking clarity on the government’s position on alcohol duty immediately following the speech. The government’s Autumn Statement document only appeared to refer to projected benefits of last month’s decision to reverse a planned freeze on alcohol duty, as well as benefits of duty reform plans. ‘There is nothing to welcome or comment on following ...
Bordeaux’s secondary market share plummets to all-time low
The region’s trade share slumped to an historic low of 37.7% in 2021 after failing to keep pace with the broader market. It was the first time Bordeaux’s market share had ever fallen below 40%. At the time of writing, it has slipped to 32%, according to Liv-ex. The company divides its main index into a series of sub-indices. Over the past year, the Bordeaux sub-index increased by a modest 11.5%, compared to 43.8% for Burgundy and 51.2% for Champagne. The main challenger to Bordeaux’s throne is B ...