Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Vigneti delle Dolomiti.
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
The wine region of Vigneti delle Dolomiti is located in the region of Trentin-Haut-Adige of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine San Leonardo or the Domaine Pojer e Sandri produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vigneti delle Dolomiti are Teroldego, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vigneti delle Dolomiti often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, dried fruit or green herbs and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or celery.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- MelonPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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