Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
Chianti Classico DOCG raises the bar: Producers to add new subzone and Gran Selezione
In 1932, the Italian government expanded the boundaries of Chianti to incorporate neighbouring territories where grapes and chianti-style wines had long been produced. And in 1967, four years after the enactment of the Italian DOC system (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the first official Chianti DOC was created, including seven sub-zones: Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Rùfina, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane and Montalbano, plus the original Chianti Classico. The entire area was elevated ...
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Cambridge University study suggests smaller glasses can reduce overall wine consumption
The researchers conducted a crossover trial featuring 217 UK households that drink wine on a regular basis. They were randomly given 290ml or 350ml glasses to drink from during the four-week study period. Researchers noted that wine consumption fell by 6.5% when those featured in the study were drinking from the smaller glasses. The trial also focused on bottle sizes. The households taking part in the survey spent two weeks drinking from full-sized 75cl bottles and two weeks drinking from half b ...