Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Curico Valley

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Curico Valley.

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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

Curicó Valley is a wine-producing region in Central Chile, located roughly 115 miles (185km) South of the Chilean capital, Santiago. It is divided into two sub-regions: Teno in the North and Lontue Valley in the south. The Curicó is known for its reliable, good value everyday wines, Particularly the reds made from Cabernet Sauvignon and whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Curicó's vineyards are planted with more varieties than anywhere else in Chile.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?

OakPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
Red fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
EarthPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
SpicesPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
Non oakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
MicrobioPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
Black fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir

CitrusPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
TropicalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
LimePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
PearPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
YeastPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir

News about the grape variety Pinot noir

Rare Haut-Brion helps Prince Robert of Luxembourg cellar auction ‘smash’ estimate

All 818 lots were sold in the auction, which saw Prince Robert of Luxembourg, chairman and CEO of Château Haut-Brion owner Domaine Clarence Dillon, open up his personal cellar to raise funds for the PolG Foundation. Featuring 4,200 bottles and covering Bordeaux wine royalty spanning more than a century of vintages, Sotheby’s said the auction ‘smashed’ its pre-sale high estimate of around $4m. Two 4.5-litre Jeroboams of Haut-Brion, one from the 1926 vintage and the other from 1 ...

Port and Sherry importers incensed by UK duty tax plans

Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...