Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of San Antonio Valley
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of San Antonio Valley.
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
San Antonio Valley is a small wine region in Chile, located near the Pacific coast 80km (50 miles) as the crow flies west of the capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago. A relatively recent addition to the Chilean national Vineyard, the region stands out as being able to produce quality Pinot Noir along with internationally respected white wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The province for which the valley is named surrounds the coastal city of San Antonio, 90km (55 miles) west of central Santiago and just South of Casablanca Valley. Vineyards lie on the rolling hills that characterize the region, often within 32km (20 miles) of the Pacific Ocean that forms San Antonio's western edge.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- OakPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- SmokePresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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