Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Alta Langa
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Alta Langa.
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 Piémont
The wine region of Alta Langa is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Enrico Serafino or the Domaine Contratto produce mainly wines sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Langa are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Langa often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, floral or straw and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, biscuits or pear.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- LemonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- StonePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BiscuitsPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- YeastPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ButterPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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Berry Bros & Rudd cuts packaging with capsule-free wine
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