Pinot Meunier
Pinot meunier or more simply meunier is a red grape variety originating from France, which is grown in the Champagne region. Together with pinot noir and chardonnay it is the basis of the classic Champagne cuvées. Its name derives from the French term "miller" and emphasizes the presence of abundant white bloom on its skin. It is grown mainly in the Vallé de la Marne area and gives the blends the characteristic fruity notes, which help to give a softer profile to the Champagne bouquet. In Italy it is little cultivated and is rarely used in small percentages by some producers of Trento DOC.