Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Toscane
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Toscane.
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 Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- LemonPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- OrangePresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- OilPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
Plans to rebuild after wildfire damages rare vines in Crete
Growers in the village of Melambes in Crete saw devastating wildfires cause ‘complete damage to 300 acres (121.4 hectares) of old pre-phylloxera vines’ in July, according to an online crowdfunding page created to support viticulture in the area and help those affected. Although fire burned 90% of the vineyard, it’s hoped some damaged vines can be rescued, said winemaker Iliana Malihin, of her namesake winery and who has spearheaded a community project to revive the site in recent years. Ye ...
Angélus, Léoville Barton join 2021 en primeur releases
Château Angélus 2021 was released this morning (23 May) at €265 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, according to Liv-ex, up by around 2% on the opening price of the 2020 vintage last year. Merchants were offering Angélus 2021 for £3,120 (12x75cl in bond). Decanter’s Georgie Hindle scored Angélus 2021 95 points, praising its ‘exceptional finesse’. She said the wine represents an excellent effort, following a Bordeaux 2021 growing season that presented many weather challenges. This vintage of Angélus contains ...
Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG
On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...