Cards of Wine

Pinot Bianco (Italy)

Pinot Bianco = Pinot Blanc (France) = Weissburgunder (Germany)

Flavors

Lemon
Lemon
Lime
Lime
Apple
Apple
Pear
Pear
Flowers
Flowers
Almonds
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts
Mineral
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:

SUGARDry
BODYLight
FRUITLow
ACIDITYHigh
Serving temperature:
8-10C (46-50°F)

Food Pairing

Aperitif
Aperitif
Oysters
Oysters
Shrimps
Shrimps
Crab
Seafood
Fish
Fish
Chicken
Chicken
Chips
Chips
Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Chablis 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.
Vegetables. Asparagus.

About

Pinot Blanc is produced under different names in various European wine regions.

The grape is used to produce full bodied wines, light dry wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.

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.


Trentino-Alto Adige

Trentino-Alto Adige is located in northern Italy. The capital is Trento.

About Alto Adige

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 Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Nero.

The Ideal Glass

A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.

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!