Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Japan
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Japan.
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 wines of Japan
Japan is famous for its sake, a rice wine, but Grape wine has been made in Japan for hundreds of years or more. Beer and whisky have also gained a place in the consciousness of modern Japanese, and have even become important contributors to the national economy. Winemaking has a Long history in Japan, and there are several stories surrounding its origins. The most common is that in 718 AD, a Buddhist monk named Gyoki planted the first vineyards at Daizenji Temple, near Katsunuma (southwest of Tokyo).
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VioletPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir