Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Colli Orientali del Friuli

Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Colli Orientali del Friuli.

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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 region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne

The wine region of Colli Orientali del Friuli is located in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Livio Felluga or the Domaine Moschioni produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Orientali del Friuli are Merlot, Schioppettino and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Orientali del Friuli often reveals types of flavors of cherry, almonds or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of cream, citrus or apples.

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

Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot blanc
Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Pinot blanc
SpicesPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
OakPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
EarthPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
Non oakPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
MicrobioPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc

VanillaPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
StrawPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
ChardPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
AlmondsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
HoneyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
ToastyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc

News about the grape variety Pinot blanc

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EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena

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