Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
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 Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- OakPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir