Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Aconcagua Costa
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Aconcagua Costa.
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 Aconcagua
Aconcagua Costa is the coastal Part of the Aconcagua region of Chile. It was recognized as a distinct DO appellation in 2012. The area has shown itself to have a cool Climate well suited to white varieties and Pinot Noir. Syrah and Merlot are also grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- White pepperPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CharcoalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Bay leafPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ThymePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- NutmegPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MushroomPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Wild strawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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Gusbourne aims high with English sparkling wine at £195
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