With this Pinot Blanc, the Odinstal winery presents a wine that bears the altitude of 350 metres above sea level in its name - a deliberate reference to the cooler conditions that benefit this grape variety. In the Palatinate, where warmth and sunshine often dominate, ambitious winegrowers specifically seek out higher altitudes in order to preserve freshness and tension. The moderate alcohol content of 11.5% emphasises this philosophy: the focus here is not on power and opulence, but on finesse and drinkability.<\/p>\n
Pinot Blanc, at its best a master of restraint, finds ideal conditions in the Palatinate. The grape variety requires cool nights and a good water supply in order to develop its characteristic elegance - conditions that are more likely to be met at higher altitudes than in the hot valley locations.<\/p>\n
Vintage 2023<\/strong> was characterised by changeable conditions in Germany, which required careful work in the vineyard. Winegrowers who worked with precision were rewarded with wines that brought freshness and vibrancy.<\/p>\n The Magnum bottle<\/strong> is more than just a format - it slows down the maturation of the wine and preserves its freshness for longer. A wise choice for a young Pinot Blanc with moderate alcohol, which gives the wine time to develop without losing vitality.<\/p>\n Odinstal is evidently opting for a style that goes against the trend towards higher alcohol levels - a decision that requires courage and deserves respect.<\/p>\n A Pinot Blanc of this character is a versatile companion at the table. Poultry<\/strong> in creamy sauces, Fish<\/strong> fried in butter, Asparagus<\/strong> in all variations or Mushroom dishes<\/strong> harmonise perfectly. Also to Goat cheese<\/strong> or light starters, this wine shows its best side. The moderate alcohol strength makes it the ideal lunchtime wine or accompaniment for longer meals where elegance is more important than impression.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Food pairing suggestions<\/h3>\n
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