Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Alsace - Page 3
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
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 Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 32% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 23% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Telling stories about terroir will lead us astray’
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