Winery Bourgeoisie de SionHôpital de Sion Pinot Noir
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir from the Winery Bourgeoisie de Sion
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir of Winery Bourgeoisie de Sion in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir
Pairings that work perfectly with Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir
Original food and wine pairings with Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir
The Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir of Winery Bourgeoisie de Sion matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, white wine fondue or quinoa patties with courgettes and fresh goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bourgeoisie de Sion's Hôpital de Sion Pinot Noir.
Discover the grape 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.
Informations about the Winery Bourgeoisie de Sion
The Winery Bourgeoisie de Sion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: Grand Cru
In Burgundy, the fourth and final level of classification (above the regional, communal and premier cru appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited plots of land (the climats) whose name alone constitutes the appellation. The climats classified as Grand Cru are 32 in the Côte d'Or plus one in Chablis which is divided into 7 distinct climats. Representing barely 1.5% of the production, the Grand Crus are the aristocracy of Burgundy wines.
