Pinot Bianco

Fresh, full-bodied Pinot Blanc, a speciality of South Tyrol: fruity aromas in the fragrance, pleasantly balanced taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco) is understated and refined, showing a bouquet of dusty florals, hints of peach and crushed stone. It’s soft and pliant, showcasing ripe white orchard fruits and a hint of spice. There’s a sour twang of residual acids and minerality that slowly fizzles out, framing the expression nicely." Vinous

Pinot Blanc is the most widely cultivated white grape variety in the region around Eppan, thanks to the cool nightly downdrafts from the Mendelstock and the lightly loamy limestone gravel soils. Bright yellow, refined fruit aroma of apple and pear, balanced and fresh with crisp acidity and a pleasing finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh-fruity Pinot Blanc, light greenish yellow, a light apple note in the bouquet, aromas of nuts and green foliage. Very harmonious and balanced on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright pale yellow Pinot Blanc with an elegant, floral-mineral bouquet and notes of ripe apples and peach. Clean, vinous taste, balanced body and remarkable, medium-long aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Serious depth and juicy citrus-fruit character with a touch of fresh almond, this is a very authentic Alto Adige pinot bianco with very good balance for just 11.5% alcohol. Long, lemon and mineral finish for this category." James Suckling

Floral-scented Pinot Blanc, clear, fine-fruity aromas and silky texture on the palate, beautifully balanced and drinkable. SUPERIORE.DE

"A distinctive, enticing style of pinot bianco in which creamy and crisp white fruit and herbal elements are very well balanced. Long, clean finish that pulls your hand back to the glass." James Suckling

Sparkling, radiant golden yellow. On the nose, classic varietal tones of quince, pear, white peach and tangy citrus carefully correspond with the impression on the palate. Pretty mineral notes give the wine linearity and a brilliant sense of clarity. This fresh South Tyrolean Pinot Blanc is another example of Italy's great white wines, and it shows especially at this truly honest price point. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright light yellow. Floral, finely fruity notes of apple and tropical fruits. This wine presents itself youthfully fresh and at the same time elegant with pleasant, fresh acidity and fine minerality. Harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic Pinot Blanc with the scent of ripe apples and pears. Elegant, balanced, harmonious taste. Finado is not a bit playful or even simple, but appears very precise and focused. SUPERIORE.DE

"The aromas of spring meadow and green vegetables are married to bright apples and lively acidity that makes the medium body dance on the palate. Then comes the crisp finish with plenty of mineral freshness." James Suckling

Yellow-green, delicate bouquet of tropical fruit and with a fine floral honey touch. At the palate a lively acid play, pleasant caramel nuances, powerful and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

Classically elegant Pinot Blanc with a beautiful fruitiness and the typical aromas of apple, grapefruit and pineapple. Well-dosed acidity, impressive freshness and a fine saltiness. Pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense clear lemon yellow with golden reflections. Delicate herbal notes of thyme, framed by lemongrass and chamomile flowers. Lots of melting and animating acidity on the palate, powerful body, inviting saltiness, lingering finish." Falstaff

"A very attractive pinot blanc in which generous white-fruit and buttery character are wrapped around an elegant structure on the medium-bodied palate. Good concentration, then a long, gently caressing finish." James Suckling

Impeccable Pinot Bianco in brilliant clear light yellow with clean fruit aromas and lively minerality. Pear, quince and floral memories on the palate, plus a brilliant, creamy texture. The fine-bodied Pinot Blanc is one of the winery's trademarks. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very striking pinot bianco that combines concentration and elegance with stony minerality. Hints of exotic fruit, flowers and spices make this a fascinating expression of this still underrated grape." James Suckling

Schulthauser Pinot Bianco is the classic among South Tyrolean Pinot Blancs. Its success began in 1986, when it was first vinified and bottled. A perfect, finely fruity-fresh wine that seduces with its creamy softness and racy acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"This smells of fresh spring greens, but on the generous palate there's much more yellow fruit (mirabelle and nectarine) and vibrant freshness that leads you into the refreshing lemon and mineral finish." James Suckling

Clear straw yellow and intense, fresh scent of green apple, citrus, white flowers and nuts. Clear and juicy on the palate, unfolds with rich fruit, delicate, tense and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright clear lemon yellow with green reflections. Pleasant aroma, slightly exotic of honeydew melon, lemon zest and a hint of vanilla. In the mouth particularly creamy texture with fine melting, juicy acidity, with power, harmonious finish." Falstaff

Moriz is a fresh and fruity Pinot Blanc with character and beautiful intensity. Harmonious bouquet of white fruits and blossoms. Clean, elegant and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Tense Pinot Blanc from the southernmost part of the Valle Isarco, which is climatically particularly favourable for this grape variety. straw yellow in the glass, pleasantly fruity aroma of ripe pears and apples with creamy nuances of camomile. Fresh, harmonious on the palate with lively acidity and beautiful fullness. Mineral in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright intense straw yellow. Yellow-fruity nose with subtle wood spice, of ripe pear and banana, open-hearted. Stretches out richly on the palate, nice herbal spice paired with ripe yellow fruit, nice arc, with pressure in the finish." Falstaff

Pinot Blanc Anna Turmhof, with its aromas of pear, peach and floral notes, is an unusually soft wine, rich and concentrated, with class and refinement. Its fresh acidity accompanies it lively until the very pleasant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Alpine herb and white stone-fruit aromas segue over to the elegant, savory palate along with hints of hazelnut and ripe pear. It's medium bodied and fresh, with tangy acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Everything fits neatly in this complex, smoky pinot bianco that marries medium-full body and textural richness with mineral freshness and just a touch of green-bean character that adds to the impression of liveliness at the long finish." James Suckling

Pinot Blanc Lepus (lat. field hare) in light, bright straw yellow with green reflections. Delightfully scented of fresh bread, dried field flowers, apple, peach and a hint of almonds. On the palate, its distinct personality is evident, excitingly accompanied by good fruit, structure and harmonious acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Opens on a bright mineral nose, lemon juice, delicate meadow herbs. Balanced on the palate, youthful, precise and clear, slight crispness, runs fine and uncomplicated." Falstaff

"This is a white with pretty density of cooked apples and pears with hints of cream. It's full-bodied with plenty of ripe fruit and intensity at the finish. Bitter lemon at the end. So powerfully flavored." James Suckling

Bright light yellow Pinot Blanc from the Haberlehof winery in Buchholz. Fine, distinctly fruity apple and peach bouquet with a very discreet hint of wood. Clean, elegant taste, balanced structure and harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Still very reserved on the nose. On the palate with slender fruit and delicate melting, opens salty, crystalline, cool style, with 11.5% a lightweight in its category." Falstaff

"Pale straw-green. Perfumed, delicate and varietally accurate pear and white peach notes on the nose are complemented by white flowers. Then juicy, dense and vibrant, offering flavors similar to the aromas. Finishes mellow but fresh and very long, with elements of orchard fruit and minty herbs. Very well done." Vinous

Sparkling light yellow with green reflexes. Clear, very wide scent of apple, citrus, meadow herbs and some pear fruit, rich on the palate and with a tight freshness and invigorating fruit acidity that is powerful for the high altitudes of the Vinschgau Valley. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Elegant and inviting nose, marked by cool minerality, delicate flint, light smoke, then delicate quince and golden apple. On the palate very juicy, mineral, with many layers and pressure, brilliant progression, salty in the final." Falstaff

"Franz Pratzner's Falkenstein 2018 Alto Adige Valle Venosta Pinot Bianco is luminous, light and packed with authentic Northern Italian character. These wines from Alto Adige, especially the Pinot Bianco grape, show a vivid level of brilliance and focused aromatic intensity that is something to behold. You get crisp notes of pear, melon, citrus and crushed stone. The wine is light and fresh, yet the finish is long and polished. Dial up some raw oysters for this one. The wine offers terrific value." Robert Parker

Fine tropical fruit aromas (mango, banana) and blossom honey on the nose. Lively and well structured on the palate. Pleasant, slightly lemony fruit sweetness and mineral notes in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The best grape material provides the Pinot Blanc of the Zuc di Volpe line with intense fruity aromas and a distinctive character. Bright, soft, floral tones, harmonious and juicy, persistent and long. Nice ripening potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is very layered and dense with sliced apples and pears, crushed stones and cement. Full body, lots of fruit and a fresh finish. Crisp acidity, but always a creamy texture." James Suckling

"Vivid straw-green. Richer on the nose and in the mouth than the 2016, with greater texture and size to the orchard fruit, apple jelly, fresh citrus and beeswax aromas and flavors. Closes very long with lovely floral lift and repeating nuances of ripe white peach and chamomile tea. A lovely Pinot Bianco." Vinous

The best grape material provides the Pinot Blanc of the Zuc di Volpe line with intense fruity aromas and a distinctive character. Brilliant, soft, flowery tones, harmonious and juicy, persistent and long. Beautiful ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous straw-green. White peach, green apple, minerals and cloves on the nose. Juicy and fresh in the mouth, with a zingy mineral undertone to the peach and apple flavors. Closes long and nicely stony, not to mention brightly floral. In 1933 this vineyard gave the grapes for the first ever bottled Pinot Bianco in Italy." Vinous

Well-balanced Pinot Bianco with a fine scent of jasmine, dried apple and a nice spice. In the drink expressive fruit, lively, very polished with remarkable length and mineral freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spanish broom and white stone fruit aromas form the inviting nose along with a whiff of dried botanical herb. Savory and polished, the mouthwatering, elegant palate features creamy pear, white peach and lemon drop candy alongside tangy acidity. It closes on a white almond note. One of the best recent vintages I've had from the estate." Wine Enthusiast

"Green-tinged yellow. Citrus fruits, white flowers and minty herbs on the nose. White peach, mint and a distinctly stony, slatey quality to the glyceral beeswax and white orchard fruit flavors. Suave dense and easygoing, with fruit and floral-driven flavors dominating on the lingering finish. A great Pinot Bianco." Vinous

"There’s a really wonderful, vertical sense and tension running through this medium-bodied pinot bianco, offering flowers, white pepper, melon and citrus fruit, including grapefruit." James Suckling