Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Malokarpatská
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Malokarpatská.
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 Malokarpatská
The wine region of Malokarpatská of Slovak Republic. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rariga or the Domaine Vladimir Valenta produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Malokarpatská are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Riesling and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Malokarpatská often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, apples or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
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