Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Conca de Barberà
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Conca de Barberà.
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 Catalogne
The wine region of Conca de Barberà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Torres or the Domaine Torres produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Conca de Barberà are Trepat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Conca de Barberà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of toasty, raisin or cassis.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Sour cherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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