Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Valpolicella

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Valpolicella.

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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 Vénétie

The wine region of Valpolicella is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Domini Veneti or the Domaine Dal Forno Romano produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valpolicella are Rondinella, Corvina and Corvinone, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valpolicella often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or mint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, toasty or caramel.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?

Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
CheesePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
ClovePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
White pepperPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
RaisinPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
Red plumPresent in 1% of Pinot noir

Red currantPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
TomatoesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
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CinnamonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
EarthPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
AnisePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
CranberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
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SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir

News about the grape variety Pinot noir

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