Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Zurichsee
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Zurichsee.
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
Wine region of German-speaking Switzerland around Lake Zurich, south-facing slopes on moraines, molasse and schists. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) as king red: fine and silky with red cherry, raspberry, underbrush, dried flowers and spices, fine tannins and elegant palate — among the best in German Switzerland. Räuschling native local specialty (lake vine): lively mineral white. Supple Müller-Thurgau, ample Chardonnay, aromatic Gewürztraminer.