Pinot Noir Wine Guide
An elegant, lighter-bodied red wine prized for its silky texture and complex aromatics.
Category
red
Serving Temp
55-60°F (13-16°C)
Price Range
$15 - $1,000+
Aging
5-20 years for premium Burgundy
What is Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest and most celebrated grape varieties in the world. Known as the "heartbreak grape" due to its difficulty to cultivate, it rewards patient winemakers with wines of extraordinary finesse and complexity. The thin-skinned grape produces lighter-colored wines with moderate tannins, but what it lacks in power it makes up for in aromatic complexity and silky texture. Great Pinot Noir displays an almost ethereal quality that has captivated wine lovers for centuries.
Tasting Notes
Pinot Noir typically exhibits these flavor characteristics on the palate:
Aromas & Bouquet
On the nose, look for these aromatic notes:
Best Regions for Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir thrives in these renowned wine regions, each offering distinct expressions:
Food Pairings
Pinot Noir pairs exceptionally well with:
- Roasted duck
- Grilled salmon
- Wild mushroom risotto
- Brie cheese
- Pork tenderloin
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Similar Varietals
- Gamay
- St. Laurent
- Schiava
- Zweigelt
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