Pinot Bianco (Italy)
Pinot Blanc (France) / Weissburgunder (Germany)
Pinot Bianco is produced under different names and styles in various countries.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Flowers |
 Almonds |
 Hazelnuts |
 Minerals |
Citrus and Green Fruit flavors are typical for Pinot Bianco, with hints of Flowers, Nuts, and Minerals.
Profile
Italian Pinot Bianco is a light bodied crisp white wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Low | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Oysters |
 Shrimps |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Chips |
 Soft Cheese |
Pinot Bianco pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Italian. Tropical. Asian.
Gnocchi. Creamy Soups (Peas, Asparagus).
Antipasti. Ciabatta Bread. Picnic Lunch.
Fish. Chicken Salad. Risotto.
Vegetables. Asparagus.
If You Like Pinot Bianco
You May Also Like:
| Assyrtiko (Greece) |
| Gavi (Italy) |
| Grechetto (Italy) |
| Greco di Tufo (Italy) |
| Orvieto (Italy) |
| Pinot Bianco (Italy) |
| Piquepoul (France) |
| Silvaner (France) |
| Riesling Dry (Germany) |
| Weissburgunder (Germany) |
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for dry white wines.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
About Pinot Bianco
Pinot Bianco is produced under different names, and with different styles, in various European wine regions.
The grape can be used to produce full bodied wines, light and crisp wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.
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.
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.
Germany and Austria
German Weissburgunder (White Burgundy) is usually light and crisp, much like the Italian variety.
In Austria Weissburgunder is used to make the luxurious and sweet Trockenbeerenauslese.
Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is located in northern Italy. The capital is Trento.
Red Wines:
Schiava
Lagrein
Pinot Nero
Teroldego
Merlot
White Wines:
Pinot Grigio
Gewürztraminer
Chardonnay
Pinot Bianco
Sauvignon Blanc
Kerner
Müller-Thurgau
Silvaner
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
15% Pinot Grigio
10% Chardonnay
8% Pinot Nero
7% Lagrein
6% Gewürztraminer
6% Pinot Bianco
6% Sauvignon Blanc
Alto Adige is also called Südtirol (South Tyrol).
Italian and German are official languages, but the locals also speak Ladin.
Before 1918, Südtirol was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire, but was annexed to Italy after the first World War.
Early wine production was dominated by Austrian red wines like Lagrein and Vernatch (Schiava).
Today white wines are more important, mostly Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, and Chardonnay.
Upcoming wines are Savignon Blanc and Pinot Nero.