Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Fleurieu
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Fleurieu.
More informations about the variety Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud
Fleurieu is a wine zone located South of Adelaide, the administrative capital of South Australia, which takes its name from the French explorer Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu. Across the zone Shiraz is the most common Grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are among the supporting cast. Five wine regions can be found within its boundaries: Currency Creek (to the west of Lake Alexandrina), Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek (between Lake Alexandrina and the town of Strathalbyn), McLaren Vale (in the northwest of the peninsula) and Southern Fleurieu (located on the peninsula and a section of the Mount Lofty Ranges). Overall, the Climate of Fleurieu is heavily affected by its proximity to the sea, producing a predominantly Mediterranean influence.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SmokePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Forest floorPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 1% of Pinot noir