Pinot Blanc
White wine grape variety
Also known as Weissburgunder, Pinot Bianco
Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, apple, almond. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for neutral orchard fruit and balanced medium structure.
- Check aromatic intensity as moderate, below Muscat (#8193)/Gewurztraminer (#12609) family.
Confidence signals
- Apple-pear with almond nuance
- Medium body and medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alsace · Baden · Alto Adige · Oregon
- Classic styles: Neutral-fruit dry still white · Lees-influenced medium-bodied white
Common questions
Is Pinot Blanc a red or white grape variety?
Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape variety.
What does Pinot Blanc smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pinot Blanc include pear, apple and almond. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pinot Blanc?
Documented tells for Pinot Blanc: Look for neutral orchard fruit and balanced medium structure. and Check aromatic intensity as moderate, below Muscat (#8193)/Gewurztraminer (#12609) family..
What is Pinot Blanc most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pinot Blanc is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Trebbiano Toscano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pinot Blanc grown?
Classic regions for Pinot Blanc include Alsace, Baden, Alto Adige and Oregon.