Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Progreso
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Progreso.
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 Canelones
The wine region of Progreso is located in the region of Canelones of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pisano or the Domaine Viña Progreso produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Progreso are Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Progreso often reveals types of flavors of cherry, coffee or peach and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
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News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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