Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Tuscany
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Tuscany.
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 Tuscany
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