Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Valais

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Valais.

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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 Valais

The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 40% of Pinot noir
OakPresent in 29% of Pinot noir
Non oakPresent in 21% of Pinot noir
SpicesPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
EarthPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
Black fruitPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
MicrobioPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
RaspberryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir

PepperPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
PeachPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
VanillaPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
OakyPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
BlackberryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
ApricotPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
EarthyPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
CheesePresent in 1% of Pinot noir

News about the grape variety Pinot noir

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