red Wine

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:

CherryRaspberryMushroomForest floorRose petalClove

Aromas & Bouquet

On the nose, look for these aromatic notes:

StrawberryCranberryVioletTruffleColaSmoke

Best Regions for Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir thrives in these renowned wine regions, each offering distinct expressions:

1Burgundy
2Oregon
3Sonoma Coast
4Central Otago
5Champagne
6Tasmania

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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