Pinot noir thrives in France's Burgundy region. Queen of red grape. Although its colour is light, but it has compact structure , rich texture, elegant and full of fruity. In addition to being used for the production of sparkling and still red wine, Pinot noir is also sometimes used for rosé still wines, and even vin gris white wines. It’s an important grape variety in Champagne.
Excellent producing region
Country
Region
Specific region
France
Burgundy
Côte-d'Or
America
California
Carnrors and Santa Barbara
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
South Africa
Walker
Flavor of Pinot Noir
Beetroot
Prune
Forest floor
Rhubarb
Raspberry
Fungal
Sappy
Strawberry
Gamey
Stalky
Rose petal
Moss
Tree bark
Violet
Pickle
Blackberry
Bacon fat
Roast lamb
Cherry
Barnyard
Spice
Cranberry
Cola
Tar
Plum
Earthy
Truffle
The characteristics of wines made from Pinot Noir
Young
Red fruit: Palmleaf Raspberry Fruit and cherry.
Aged
Flavors of animal and truffle.
Moderate heat
The grape could ripe soon and keep it from high acidity.
Moderatly cool
This could keep it from high acidity, but will lost the aromas of strawberry or cherry.
