Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Alsace - Page 5
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 22% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- White pepperPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red currantPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Belgium destroys Miller High Life cans bearing ‘Champagne of Beers’ slogan
Champagne is a protected denomination of origin (PDO) in the EU, just like Parmigiano Reggiano, Kalamata olive oil from Greece and paprika from Murcia in Spain. Belgian officials determined that Miller High Life’s century-old motto represents an infringement of the PDO, and they ruled that the cans were therefore illicit goods. Workers at a plant in Ypres destroyed the batch, sending out a clear warning to the world that the Champagne brand is not to be messed with. ‘The Comité Champagne helps t ...
Frescobaldi’s Gorgona: A day on the prison island
The small island of Gorgona, just off the coast of Livorno, isn’t your run-of-the-mill viticultural area – its main purpose is to serve as a penal colony. Not just any prisoner can reside on Gorgona, however. Up to 90 incarcerated men live on the island at a time, alongside 17 residents and a handful of police officers. Prisoners on the island are allowed to stay for a maximum of five years, which must conclude the end of their sentence. After Gorgona, the men are set free. Scroll down to see ta ...
Lunch reservations now open for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC
We are delighted to announce that lunch reservations, for the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday June 10, are now open and already selling fast. Join your fellow diners and wine lovers, as you take a break from the Grand Tasting and Masterclasses to unwind and enjoy 50 minutes of culinary craftmanship, brought to you by the brilliant Manhatta restaurant chefs. There are a limited number of places for lunch in the exquisite dining room and only available to confirmed attendees. With a s ...