A guide to Pinot Bianco worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Pinot Bianco in Tuscany

Querciabella ★ 4.7

Chianti Classico DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay81 haFounded 1974Castiglioni familyWinemaker Manfred IngDemeter CertifiedECOCERTChianti Classico DOCG

Greve in Chianti estate founded 1974 by the Castiglioni family. Demeter-certified biodynamic with vegan vinification practices; Camartina is the long-running Sangiovese-Cabernet IGT.

Tasting: Tastings and estate visits by appointment; the entire farming operation is Demeter biodynamic and the cellar uses no animal products in vinification.

Signature wines: querciabella-camartina, querciabella-batar, querciabella-chianti-classico

Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2018), Vinous 94 (2018)

Via di Barbiano 17, 50022 Greve in Chianti, Firenze, Italy Book →

Frescobaldi Tenuta di Pomino ★ 4.5

Pomino DOC and Toscana IGTPinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sangiovese90 haFounded 1855Frescobaldi family (Marchesi Frescobaldi)Winemaker Niccolo d'AfflittoPomino DOC

High-elevation Frescobaldi estate at Pomino (550 to 700 metres) bordering Chianti Rufina. Pinot Nero and Chardonnay vineyards date to 1855; Benefizio Riserva is one of Tuscany's pioneering barrel-aged Chardonnays.

Tasting: Estate visits and tastings by reservation at the high-altitude Pomino property; the cellar specialises in white-grape work unusual for the region.

Signature wines: pomino-benefizio-riserva, pomino-bianco, pomino-pinot-nero

Scores: Wine Advocate 94 (2021), Vinous 93 (2020)

Via di Petrognano 19, 50060 Pomino, Pelago, Firenze, Italy Book →

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Pinot Bianco in Veneto

Vignalta ★ 4.5

Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCGMoscato Giallo, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot BiancoFounded 1980Vignalta familyWinemaker Vignalta winemaking teamColli Euganei

Situated in the medieval village of Arqua Petrarca on the Euganean Hills, Vignalta is a benchmark producer for the Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG passito from Moscato Giallo and the red Gemola IGT.

Tasting: Visits and tasting at Arqua Petrarca; the Fior d'Arancio DOCG and Colli Euganei reds are the focus.

Signature wines: vignalta-fior-darancio-passito, vignalta-gemola

Via dei Vescovi 5, 35030 Arqua Petrarca, Padova, Italy Book →

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