AROMA OF WINE

Cherry, raspberry, earthy, high acidity and low tannins

A thin skinned black grape with a preference for cool climate and calcareous-clay soils to show its primer version. A well-travelled grape variety with many synonyms and fans from all around the world. A great tool for sommeliers to accompany a wide range of food which makes up for its difficult growing requirements and being an ultimate test for winemakers.

Pinot Noir originates in Burgundy, France where we find its top-quality examples of Burgundy Red among its Grand and Premier Crus cultivated by inherited knowledge and tradition of many generations. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Outside of Burgundy, regions that have earned a reputation for producing successful Pinot Noir all share some elements of terroir (soil, altitude, climate, moderating influence, training) as well as the ultimate challenge to make a complex, delicate wine with a finesse which will live up to its reputation.

Despite geographical limitations on its spread the thirst for Pinot Noir is without borders: Oregon, Central Otago, Russian River Valley, Bio Bio are some of the finest regions producing cool climate still Pinot Noirs. The warm climate regions contribute a great amount to satisfy the demand for Pinot Noirs from Australia, Chile and California with noticable difference in their aromas. It’s also a key component used for champagne and specifically of Blanc de Noirs like Roses De Jeanne’s Inflorescence Pinot Noir from Champagne, France. Looking for other than Burgundy, perhaps more affordable, great examples of Pinot Noir in Europe: find sharp bottles from Baden, Germany where it is often called Spätburgunder, Alto Adige in Italy where it is referred to as Pinot Nero as well as in Jura, France. Due to the ‘Sideways effect’ - a famous Hollywood wine film promoting Pinot Noir - It’s among the top 10 most widely planted grape varieties in the world and enjoys a great demand.

A wide spectrum of notes and aromas have been used to describe the experience of tasting a classic Burgundy Pinot Noir : red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry) in youth that evolve into earthy, vegetal, gamey notes when the wine matures. While a common description for a warmer climate Pinot Noir would include more aromas like plums, cedar, cigars and chocolate. The levels of tannins and acidity may vary from medium to high according to the growing region and vineyards just like its color from light to medium intensity, from ruby to garnet indicating the age of the wine. The variety earned its reputation by giving one of the most complex, age worthy, highly prestigious fine wines of all.
Different winemaking techniques can be applied when making Pinot Noir, it could benefit from ageing in oak which adds richness, more tannins and notes of vanilla, clove, licorice, caramel, toast and wood to it.

Pinot Noir is best to serve at a temperature between 14 -17 degrees in a classic wide-bowled Burgundy glass.

Origin:

Bourgogne,

France

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