Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Dão
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Dão.
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
The wine region of Dão is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. We currently count 316 estates and châteaux in the of Dão, producing 1397 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dão go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CheesePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BalsamicPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SlatePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2020: report and top-scoring wines
Tasting the 2020 Côte-Rôties reminded me of the 2016s – while some are on the light side, the wines are ripe with a fine tannic frame. They are noticeably more slender and less potent than the previous few vintages and will drink well straight away. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2020 top-scoring wines {"content":"PHA+U3TDqXBoYW5lIE9naWVyIGJlbGlldmVzIHRoZSBjb29sIG5pZ2h0cyB3ZXJlIGFuIGltcG9ydGFudCBmYWN0b3IgaW4gdGhlIGZyZXNoZXIgc3R5bGUgb2Ygd ...
Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA
The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...
European Parliament rejects health warnings on wine labels
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg have backed amendments to a range of recommendations put forward by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA), which included a proposal for health warnings on wine and drinks labels. BECA’s report, ‘Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer’, included several measures designed to reduce harmful alcohol use by at least 10% by 2025. Signed by French oncologist and politician Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, it is part of ...