Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir