Cards of Wine

Pinot Blanc (France)

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

Flavors

Lemon Zest
Lemon Zest
Apple
Apple
Peach
Peach
Melon
Melon
Gravels
Gravels
Almonds
Almonds
Spices
Spices
Oak
Oak

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.

Profile

French Pinot Blanc is known to be a full body wine with good acidity:

SUGARDry
BODYMedium - High
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)

Food Pairing

Aperitif
Aperitif
Salads
Salads
Vegetables
Vegetables
Pasta
Pasta
Fish
Fish
Chicken
Chicken
Turkey
Turkey
Pork
Pork

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Aperitif.
Salads. Vegetable Dishes.
Light Pasta Dishes.
Seafood. Fish Soup.
Grilled Scallops.
Egg Dishes. Omlet.
White Meat. Turkey.
Pork Tenderloin.

Cheese:
Soft Cheeses.

French Specialities:
Escargots.
Omelette.
Quiche Lorraine.

About Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc 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.

Alsace (France)

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.

Alto Adige (Northern Italy)

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.

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!