Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is less aromatic than other white wines in Alsace. However Pinot Blanc balances between softness and freshness to make the lightest wine in Alsace.
Pinot Blanc grape is often combined with Klevner and Auxerrois grapes which give more alsacian flavor to the wine.
Pinot Blanc wine information:
Name:
Pinot Blanc Appellation Alsace Controlée
Location:
Alsace region
Places:
Barr, Guebwiller, Ribeauville, Riquewihr, Rouffach, etc
Soil:
Sandstone
Size:
2,850 ha (7,000 acres)
20% of the Alsace vineyards' size
Production: 33 million bottles
Grapes:
Pinot Blanc
Often mixed with Klevner or Pinot Auxerois
Type of wine:
Refreshing dry white wine
Age:
2 to 5 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2001
Aromas:
Peach
Peer
Flower
Food:
Fish
Onion tart
Poultry
Cheese:
Munster
