Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne.
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 Frioul-Vénétie Julienne
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an autonomous region in Italy, located in the extreme Northeast of the country, bordered by Austria and Slovenia to the north and east respectively. The eponymous wine region has four DOCGs, twelve DOCs and three PGIs and is best known for its white wine production. 77% of the region's wines are white, one of the highest proportions of any Italian region. The region's wines are distinctly different from other Italian wines in that they are made from non-traditional Grape varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Pinot blanc, as well as typically Italian varieties such as pinot gris and picolit.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- CreamPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- OakyPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- KiwiPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- OilPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- BananaPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30
Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...
Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano
There are historic links between the area and the Frescobaldi family, which will make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines at Tenuta Calimaia. Frescobaldi originally acquired the estate last year, when it was known as Corte alla Flora, and has now relaunched it within the group’s portfolio of Tuscan wineries. Tenuta Calimaia vineyards. Photo credit: Marchesi Frescobaldi. Montepulciano’s beauty ‘is literally breath-taking’, said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. ‘Here, i ...
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Champagne Telmont
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