Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Mount Lofty Ranges
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Mount Lofty Ranges.
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
The Mount Lofty Ranges is a wine zone in SouthAustralia encompassing the wine regions of Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Adelaide Plains. It is named after the range of mountains to the east of the city of Adelaide. In line with South Australia's other winegrowing areas, conditions within the zone are strongly influenced by variations in topography, including altitude, proximity to the coast and a wide array of soil types. As a result, the three Mount Lofty regions have different climatic and grape-growing conditions.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- WatermelonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MushroomPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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