Most people's first Pinot Bianco (also know as Pinot Blanc and Weissburgunder) comes from Alsace, where the grape makes pleasant enough wines but is rarely taken seriously. In the Alto Adige the variety is taken very seriously, making minerally, savory whites that I love to drink with food. E+N's classic Pinot Bianco is an very good example, showing aromas and flavors of Granny Smith apple and wet stones, with hints of citrus and herbs. Not as showy as the more aromatic varieties like Sauvignon or Müller-Thurgau, but very useful wine at the table.
- Erste & Neue