Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Bundner Herrschaft
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Bundner Herrschaft.
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 Graubünden
The wine region of Bundner Herrschaft is located in the region of Graubünden of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Obrecht or the Domaine Sprecher von Bernegg produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bundner Herrschaft are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bundner Herrschaft often reveals types of flavors of non oak, tree fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, pepper or raspberry.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
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