Italian Grapes
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Bianco is produced under different names in various European wine regions.
Pinot Bianco - Italy
Pinot Blanc - France
Weisburgunder - Germany/Austria
Pinot Bianco Flavors
Citrus and Green Fruit flavors are typical for Pinot Bianco, with hints of Flowers, Nuts, and Minerals.
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Flowers |
 Almonds |
 Hazelnuts |
 Minerals |
Pinot Blanc (France - Alsace)
Pinot Blanc from Alsace, is known to be much like Chardonnay as a full body wine with good acidity.
Alsacian Pinot Blanc can show a range of flavors from apple to peach, along with nutty almond and spices depending on oak treatment.
Popular food pairings in Alsace are Omelet and Quiche.
Pinot Bianco (Italy - Alto Adige)
Italian Pinot Bianco is crisper, lighter and dryer than French Pinot Blanc.
Typical flavors are: Citrus. Apple. Pear. Floral Hints.
In Italy Pinot Bianco is often blended with other grapes and used in the production of sparkling wines.
Typical food pairings in Italy are Fish and Antipasti.
Weissburgunder (Germany / Austria)
German Weissburgunder (White Burgundy) is usually light and crisp, much like the Italian variety.
In Austria Weissburgunder is also used to make the luxurious and sweet Trockenbeerenauslese.
Region Alto Adige
St.Magdalener vineyards on the slopes of Bolzano
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
9% Schiava |
22% Chardonnay |
Climate
The Dolomite mountain range strongly influences the climate and vineyard altitudes. The climate is generally cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night. This diurnal temperature range is favorable for the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes.
The Alps protect Alto Adige from cold air from the north. From the south, warm, moist air from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean find their way to Alto Adige.
Mild sunny days, warm soils, cool nights, and strong winds bring freshness to Alto Adige wines.
DOC Regions
Alto Adige has DOC regions that account for 85% of the total eine production wine:
Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
Casteller DOC
Delle Venezie DOC
Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Trentino DOC
Trento DOC
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC
Valdadige Terradeiforti / Terradeiforti DOC
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