Pinot Blanc originated in the Burgundy region of eastern France, where it once was an important variety. Known as Pinot Bianco in Italy, it has been grown there since the early 1800s. It is now grown in all regions of Italy.
Pinot blanc is a genetic mutation or clone of pinot gris, which is in turn, a clone of pinot noir.
Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape.
It is grown in France, particularly Alsace, in Germany where it is known as Weisser Burgunder, and in the United States. In the U.S.
PINOT BLANC
A mutation of the Pinot Gris vine grown in the Alsace and Burgundy regions of France, and Austria. Used to make dry, intense whites. In Austria, it is known as Weissburgunder.
Pinot Blanc
A traditional grape of Burgundy, Pinot Blanc is a subtle varietal that should be gently taken through a cool fermentation and then barrel aged.
Pinot Blanc
[Weisser]
White grape tends to produce rather demure, thick set wines, usually dry, that need a partnering dish of food.
Pinot Blanc (pee-no blahn)
A relative of the Pinot Noir, this white grape is planted in abundance in Alsace, France; California and Oregon. At one time this grape was found in the vineyards of Burgundy, along side Chardonnay.
Pinot Blanc
Predominant in Alsace, Italy, and Austria, this grape suggests some of the character of Chardonnay, and is often used to make sparkling wines. It is related to the Pinot Gris.
Pinot Blanc: This grape has a flavour very much like Chardonnay wine. It is grown in Alsace, Italy, and Austria (where it's known as Weissburgunder). It is a mutation of the Pinot Gris grape. It's used in many Californian sparkling wines.
Pinot Blanc: A white grape popular in Alsace, Germany and elsewhere.
Pinot Gris: Also called Pinot Grigio, this is a grayish-purple grape that yields a white wine with a refreshing character.
PINOT BLANC: Mutation of the Pinot Gris vine. Grape is generally used to make dry, crisp, rather intense white wines in the Alsace, parts of Burgundy and in Austria. In the latter country it is known as the Weissburgunder.
PINOT BLANC (White) [PEE-no BLAHNK]
Often referred to as a poor man's Chardonnay because of its similar flavor and texture profile, Pinot Blanc is used in Champagne , Burgundy , Alsace , Germany , Italy and California and can make a terrific wine.
Pinot blanc. One of the white grapes of the pinot family that includes pinot grigio (also white) and the red grapes pinot noir and pinot meunier.
Pinot Blanc
Produces crisp and refreshing white wines that appeal to many people as the aromas and flavors are not pronounced.
Pinot Blanc is another mutation of the Pinot Gris (née Pinot Noir) and is a white grape that was originally mixed in with the Chardonnay in Burgundy vineyards. Nowadays although still permitted it is not often found.
Pinot Blanc (white)
Pinot Blanc is most commonly associated with the full-bodied dry white wines of Alsace which can be neutral, but can also be quite apple and pear-like in character and act as a very good accompaniment to fish and shellfish.
Pinot Blanc: Forgettable grape?
Have you ever had a pinot blanc that made you go "Wow!"? Or even just, "let's have another glass of that?" One reader postulates that Pinot Blanc is the most useless, boring, white wine grape there is.
White Ruländer (Pinot Blanc)
Origin: This variety came into being as a bud mutant clone of Pinot Gris grape. It has been grown in Alsace since the 14th century.
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Hengst (Wintzenheim, 75.78 ha) Some growers, such as JosMeyer, persist with varieties ineligible for Grand Cru status, such as Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chasselas, on this site.
In this area is also produced a small quantity of white wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc grapes.
Pinot Blanc is an especially nice and well priced Alsatian varietal, but a Gewürztraminer, Tokay, or Riesling would also be of interest. American Gewürztraminers tend to be a bit too sweet, but there are exceptions.
Pinot Gris/Grigio -Like Pinot Blanc, one of the white grapes of the Pinot family, and like Riesling, Pinot Grigio loves cold climates.
A widely grown white-wine producing variety, known as Steen in South Africa, Pineau de la Loire in the Loire region of France and under the alias name White Pinot (Pinot Blanco) elsewhere in the world.
Typically malolactic fermentation is used only on red wines destined for aging and selected white wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.
The most famous member is Pinot Noir, although its white-fruited variant, Pinot Blanc, deserves special recognition as well. Chardonnay was incorrectly called "Pinot" for many decades in France and America, but that has changed in recent years.
White wines from Alsace such as Riesling, Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc go very well with fish and seafood meals.
Gewurztraminer is better with foie gras, spiced dishes, strong cheeses or as a dessert wine.
Suggestions for pairing foods with Merlot, Cabs, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminers.
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As the name indicates. This and other melon flavors are typical of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio and Chenin Blanc.
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Alsace, in northwest France, produces some delicious full flavoured white wines from grape varieties such as Gewürztraminer, Tokay Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner.
Cantaloupe: As the name indicates. This and other melon flavors are typical of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio and Chenin Blanc.
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None in Australia. In France the variety is also known as Pineau de la Loire, Blanc d'Anjou, Plant d'Anjou, Gros Pinot Blanc de la Loire and Gros Chenin. In South Africa the variety is known as Steen.
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Buttery
Rich aromas and flavors reminiscent of butter. Usually refers to oak-aged white wines such as Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc.
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Chewy
Heavy tannins or texture.
To be endowed with an "appellation" (designation) white wines must come from the Sauvignon, Chardonnay or Pinot blanc grape varieties and red wines from the Poulsard, Trousseau or Pinot Noir varieties ...
If you feel the salad dressing has a mix of many flavors, a simple wine will be a suitable choice, as it will not obscure the flavor of your salad dressing. Hence, stay away from more intricate wines such as aged cabernets, and choose a pinot blanc ...
 See also: Blanc, Pinot, Wine, Grape, White
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