Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Sicile
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Sicile.
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 Sicile
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- MelonPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Lemon zestPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- StrawPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Passion fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ElderflowerPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- MangoPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- LycheePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- OilPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- JasminePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Pink grapefruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Green herbsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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