Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Bianco di Custoza

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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 Vénétie

The wine region of Bianco di Custoza is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Monte del Frá or the Domaine Aldegheri produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bianco di Custoza are Garganega, Cortese and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bianco di Custoza often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lemon zest or stone and sometimes also flavors of toasty, toffee or almonds.

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

MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
OakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
EarthPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
ApricotPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
StrawPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc

MelonPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
HoneyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
PearPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
MineralityPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
ButterPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
CitrusPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc

News about the grape variety Pinot blanc

The Mâcon plus appellation investigated through its geology and geography

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Scapegrace to build £13m distillery in Central Otago

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Pomerol granted permission for ‘exceptional’ irrigation

‘Climatic conditions’ and the requests of a ‘certain number of winegrowers’ were cited as the reasons for Jean-Marie Garde, president of the Pomerol appellation, to ask regulatory body Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) to temporarily reverse the long-standing ban on irrigation. The favourable news was shared via emails seen by Decanter, with an accompanying letter from the INAO dated July 20, 2022. The letter, translated from French, states that after ...