Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Maldonado
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Maldonado.
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 Maldonado
Maldonado is an emerging wine region in the southeast of Uruguay, on the Atlantic Ocean, producing an array of red and white wines. As elsewhere in the country, the Tannat grape variety is most common. Other key red varieties are Merlot, Malbec and the Cabernets (Sauvignon and Franc). Leading white grapes in the region are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Riesling.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- EarthPresent 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
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir