Definition

Noun: 1. A type of white wine grape: A green-skinned grape variety, a mutation of Pinot Noir, used to produce white wine. 2. A white wine made from this grape: A dry white wine, often with flavors of apple, pear, and citrus, and sometimes a creamy texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Grape variety):
  • The vineyard is planted with several acres of Pinot Blanc.
  • Unlike Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc is a relatively neutral grape.
• Noun (Wine):
  • We ordered a bottle of Alsace Pinot Blanc to pair with the seafood.
  • This Pinot Blanc has a crisp acidity and notes of green apple.

Advanced Usage

• Regional Styles: The character of Pinot Blanc wine varies significantly by region. In Alsace, France, it is often full-bodied and rich. In Italy (where it is called Pinot Bianco), it can be lighter and more mineral-driven. California versions may resemble Chablis-style wines.
  • The Alsatian Pinot Blanc was much more aromatic than the Italian Pinot Bianco we tried.

Variants and Related Words

• Pinot Bianco (n): The Italian name for the Pinot Blanc grape and wine.
• Pinot Noir (n): The red grape variety from which Pinot Blanc is a genetic mutation.
• Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio (n): Another grape mutation from the Pinot family, producing grayish-blue fruit and wines ranging from pale to coppery in color.

Synonyms

• (For the wine) Dry white wine, white table wine.
  • He prefers a light Pinot Blanc over a heavy oaked Chardonnay.

Noun

1. dry white California table wine made from white Pinot grapes
2. white wine grape; grown especially in California for making wines resembling those from Chablis, France