Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Beiras
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Beiras.
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 Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir