Pinot Blanc is produced under different names in various European wine regions.
Pinot Blanc - France
Pinot Bianco - Italy
Weisburgunder - Germany/Austria
Pinot Blanc can show a range of flavors from Lemon Zest to Apple, Peach, and Melon, along with Gravels, nutty Almonds, and Spices depending on Oak treatment.
![]() Lemon Zest |
![]() Apple |
![]() Peach |
![]() Melon |
![]() Gravels |
![]() Almonds |
![]() Spices |
![]() Oak |
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.
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.
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.
Alsace is dominated by white wine. 90% of all Alsace wine is white.
The most famous sparkling wine is Crémant de Alsace
Grape | 1969 | 2017 |
---|---|---|
1. Riesling | 1200 | 3350 |
2. Pinot Blanc | 1040 | 3320 |
3. Gewürztraminer | 1950 | 3150 |
4. Pinot Gris | 390 | 2460 |
5. Pinot Noir | 200 | 1670 |
6. Sylvaner | 2580 | 920 |
7. Muscat | 340 | 350 |
8. Chardonnay | 0 | 200 |
9. Chasselas | 1000 | 70 |
Total | 9440 | 15600 |
Source: Conseil Interprofessional Vins d’Alsace.
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