Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Galilee.
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 Galilee
Galilee is an administrative and wine region in Northern Israel. Its name is perhaps most widely recognized in the context of Lake Galilee, via its associations with the Bible, but it is now steadily becoming known as a wine region. 'Water into wine' is not a New theme for the Galilee region as the story of the wedding at Cana, in which Jesus turns water into wine, is widely thought to have its origins here. The Galilee (Galil in Hebrew) is located in the northern most reach of the couunty, with Golan Heights to the east and the Coastal Plains to the west.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- LimePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- White peachPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MushroomPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Decanter at Home: Château Angélus masterclass – a philosophy of excellence
Last chance: You can still buy tickets to watch this Château Angélus virtual masterclass and taste the wines, via the Decanter at Home series – book here Guiding us through this tasting was estate co-owner and CEO Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, the eighth generation of the de Boüard family at Angélus. After a first career in London in the financial industry, de Boüard came back to St-Emilion, and the estate where she grew up, in 2012, and told us, ‘it is now my turn to write a new chapter in ...
St-Emilion 2012 Classification upheld in court
Bordeaux’s administrative court of appeal has effectively validated the St-Emilion 2012 Classification after rejecting long-standing complaints from three châteaux. France’s national appellation body, INAO, said the decision upholds an original court ruling from 2015. It added the complainants still have two months in which to appeal the judgement, however. Legal challenges to the St-Emilion 2012 Classification have been a feature of the past decade in Bordeaux. INAO said it was ‘reassured’ by t ...
Distilled: Biodynamic whisky takes centre stage
First past the post in a race for the world’s first biodynamic whisky release was Waterford Distillery’s Luna 1.1, made with biodynamic barley from three Irish farms. Matured in used and new American oak, French oak and vin doux naturel casks, the single malt joins Waterford’s Arcadian Series heritage range. Released towards the end of 2021 and priced at £89.95 per 70cl at Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange, Waterford Luna 1.1 (Alc 50%) is fruity with mellow cereal and rye notes. The smooth ...