Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Trentin-Haut-Adige
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Trentin-Haut-Adige.
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 Trentin-Haut-Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy's northernmost wine region, located right on the border with Austria. Production was once dominated by the local red varieties Lagrein and Schiava. Now white wines are becoming more important in terms of Volume. Increasingly, they are made from internationally renowned Grape varieties such as Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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