Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
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 Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- OakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CassisPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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