Pinot Blanc
Originally from Alsace and Germany
The unsung Alsatian grape. Pinot Blanc lacks the intensity of Riesling or the drama of Gewurztraminer, but it produces reliably excellent, versatile wines at reasonable prices. Crisp apple, pear, and almond; food-friendly and honest.
Pinot Blanc, known as Weissburgunder in Germany, is a white grape variety that produces dry, full-bodied wines with notes of apple, pear, and often a subtle almond or nutty character.
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Where Pinot Blanc is grown
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Notable Pinot Blanc wines
Pinot Blanc
Dry White WineWeissburg R. Marx · Baden
Drink 2024–2028
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Pinot Blanc FAQ
What is Pinot Blanc?
Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape that originated in Alsace and Germany. The unsung Alsatian grape. Pinot Blanc lacks the intensity of Riesling or the drama of Gewurztraminer, but it produces reliably excellent, versatile wines at reasonable prices. Crisp apple, pear, and almond; food-friendly and honest.
What are the characteristics of Pinot Blanc?
On the palate it reads as medium-bodied, medium acidity. Structurally: body 3/5, acidity 3/5, tannin 1/5, sweetness 1/5.
Is Pinot Blanc sweet?
Pinot Blanc is almost always vinified bone dry, so expect no perceptible sugar in the glass.
What does Pinot Blanc taste like?
Think of it as a medium-bodied white. The unsung Alsatian grape. Pinot Blanc lacks the intensity of Riesling or the drama of Gewurztraminer, but it produces reliably excellent, versatile wines at reasonable prices. Crisp apple, pear, and almond; food-friendly and honest.
What food pairs with Pinot Blanc?
Reach for Pinot Blanc alongside Quiche, Light pasta, Grilled fish, Soft cheeses.
Where is Pinot Blanc grown?
You will find its finest expressions in Alsace, Baden, Germany, Alto Adige, Burgenland, Austria.
What grapes are similar to Pinot Blanc?
If you enjoy Pinot Blanc, try Chardonnay, Pinot Gris. Often a comparison point. Chardonnay is more expressive; Pinot Blanc more neutral and dependable.
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