Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Franciacorta
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Franciacorta.
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 Lombardie
The wine region of Franciacorta is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ca' del Bosco or the Domaine Ca' del Bosco produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franciacorta are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franciacorta often reveals types of flavors of cream, hazelnut or elderflower and sometimes also flavors of gooseberry, passion fruit or savory.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 61% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 53% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 53% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 51% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 49% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 37% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 24% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- YeastPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- BriochePresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- ToastyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Yellow applePresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- AlmondsPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- PearPresent in 3% of Pinot noir