Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Wales
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Wales.
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 Wales
The wine region of Wales of United Kingdom. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ancre Hill Estates or the Domaine Ancre Hill Estates produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wales are Seyval blanc, Rondo and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wales often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Andrew Jefford: ‘Perhaps they think “drinkers like oak”. Really?’
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Fine wine auctions launched in aid of Ukraine crisis
Several fine wine auctions have been organised by the members of the trade in support of emergency relief efforts and humanitarian aid for people affected by war in Ukraine. One auction organised by private member club Crurated brought together more than 250 bottles from coveted producers. It included top names in Burgundy, Champagne and Italy, such as Louis Roederer (Cristal), Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Domaine Dujac and Bartolo Mascarello. Running from 14 to 20 March, a spokesperson told Decanter th ...
Sebastian Payne MW retires from The Wine Society
Having joined The Wine Society’s team in 1973 as promotions manager, Payne became the head buyer in 1985. He stepped down from this position in 2012, when Tim Sykes took over, but has remained on the buying team ever since. As part of his responsibilities, Payne has bought in every region throughout the years but, in recent years, focused mainly on Italy and Bordeaux. He was also instrumental in introducing wines from Eastern Europe and Greece to the portfolio. The Wine Society described Payne’s ...