World Famous Grapes
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is produced under different names in various European wine regions.
Pinot Blanc - France
Pinot Bianco - Italy
Weisburgunder - Germany/Austria
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.
Pinot Blanc Flavors
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 Profile
French Pinot Blanc is known to be a full body wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 10-12°C (50-54°F) |
Pinot Blanc Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Salads |
 Vegetables |
 Pasta |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
Excellent Pairings
Aperitif.
Salads. Vegetable Dishes.
Light Pasta Dishes.
Seafood. Fish Soup.
Grilled Scallops.
Egg Dishes. Omlet.
White Meat. Turkey.
Pork Tenderloin.
Cheeses
Soft Cheeses.
French Specialities
Escargots.
Omelette.
Quiche Lorraine.
The Ideal Glass for Pinot Blanc
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The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines. The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine. The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas. |
Pinot Blanc Cheese Pairing
Brie or Camembert
These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Pinot Blanc. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.
Gruyère and Comté
The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.
Munster And Époisses
A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Pinot Blanc.
Aged Gouda
Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Pinot Blanc. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.Havarti
The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Pinot Blanc, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.
Aged Cheeses
The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Pinot Blanc.
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Alsace Wine Production in Hectares
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.
