Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Franciacorta
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Franciacorta.
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 Lombardie
The wine region of Franciacorta is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ca' del Bosco or the Domaine Ca' del Bosco produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franciacorta are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franciacorta often reveals types of flavors of cream, hazelnut or elderflower and sometimes also flavors of gooseberry, passion fruit or savory.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 48% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 46% of Pinot blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 46% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 45% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 37% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 30% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 22% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 15% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 12% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 11% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 10% of Pinot blanc
- BriochePresent in 10% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- YeastPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- LemonPresent in 8% of Pinot blanc
- ToastyPresent in 8% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- PearPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
The release of the Ukrainian ‘Grad Cru’
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Fine wine auctions launched in aid of Ukraine crisis
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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Serrières
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