Weissburgunder / Pinot Blanc

Understated, elegant and finely fresh: pinot blanc is the reserved gentleman of white wines – and a connoisseur's secret.

The understated elegant

Pinot blanc, Weissburgunder in German, wins not with loud aroma but with balance: fine acidity, discreet apple-and-pear fruit, a hint of almond and a creamy texture. This restraint makes it a perfect companion at the table.

An alpine home

Pinot blanc thrives in cooler sites: South Tyrol, the Grisons Herrschaft and Austria's Burgenland yield precise, elegant versions. A relative of chardonnay, it usually shows leaner and more reserved.

Our Pinot Blanc recommendations

• Graf Weissburgunder Alto Adige – South Tyrolean elegance – fine, fresh and balanced.
• Maienfeld Weissburgunder – Grisons precision from the Herrschaft.
• Allacher Chardonnay Pinot Blanc – a Burgenland cuvée with creamy fullness.

Pinot Blanc at the table

Its restraint makes it an ideal all-rounder: fish, white meats, asparagus, risotto and mild cheeses pair beautifully. On its own as an apéritif it also convinces with fine freshness.

Serving it right

Serve pinot blanc at 9 to 11 °C. Young wines show their crisp freshness, while barrel-aged versions unfold more depth a little warmer.

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