Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Rio Grande do Sul
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Rio Grande do Sul.
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 Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 20% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Green applePresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- YeastPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- BriochePresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- PearPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- LimePresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- ChardPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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