Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Central 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 Central Valley
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 43% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 34% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 33% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 27% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 25% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 24% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- SmokePresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Pinot noir