Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Orvieto

Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Orvieto.

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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 Ombrie

The wine region of Orvieto is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Barberani produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvieto are Verdelho, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvieto often reveals types of flavors of honey, straw or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, oaky or smoke.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?

  • PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • SagePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • GooseberryPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • MangoPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • LycheePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • BananaPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • OilPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • Lime zestPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
  • KiwiPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc

News about the grape variety Pinot blanc

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