Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Coteaux de Schengen
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux de Schengen.
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 Moselle
The wine region of Coteaux de Schengen is located in the region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coteaux de Schengen or the Domaine Desom produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux de Schengen are Auxerrois, Pinot noir and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux de Schengen often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
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