Origin:
From Burgundy, Pinot Noir is part of France’s rich ampelographic heritage. It has recently been planted extensively in other new wine-growing regions around the world. It is the ancestor of numerous varieties, including Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligoté.
Aromas:
Pinot Noir stands out through its typical cherry aroma with a number of variations; red cherry, black cherry, bitter cherry and even wild cherry. When aged, its wines offer subtle notes of prune, wild game, leather and earthiness.
Wines features:
In favorable conditions, Pinot Noir can be used to make extremely high quality wines that can be aged for many years, as they combine power, subtlety, intensity and aromatic complexity. This variety has a high capacity to concentrate sugar and only average acidity (sometimes insufficient when fully ripe). Pinot Noir's color often lacks intensity but holds up well over time. Pinot Noir N also makes high-quality base wines for use in sparkling wines.