Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Balaton-Felvidék
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Balaton-Felvidék.
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 Balaton
The wine region of Balaton-Felvidék is located in the region of Balaton of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Káli Kövek or the Domaine Káli Kövek produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Balaton-Felvidék are Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Balaton-Felvidék often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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