Pinot Noir Guide
Pinot Noir
Falernia Pinot Noir Reserva
Chile
Crystal clear ruby tones, with delicate aromas of black cherry and strawberry, with well-integrated French oak. Medium-bodied wine with soft tannins on the palate.
Marchesi Pancrazi Pinot Noir Toscana “Villa di Bagnolo” IGT
Italy
Small crops and cru characteristics endow the wine with superb intensity, purple color, remarkable fruit aromas reminiscent of blackberries and plums,
Vinetti de Fiorini Pinot Noir Terre Siciliane IGT
Italy
Dark ruby in color with purple hues. Delicate with fruity aromas and a layer of complexity given by the prolonged skin maceration.
Corofin Settlement Vineyard Pinot Noir
New Zealand
Cherry red in color, it radiates its typical warmth and freshness with red and blue fruits layered over earthy aromatics. Sleek yet firm tannins frame the silken palate.
Corofin Cowley Family Vineyard Pinot Noir
New Zealand
Cherry red with charcuterie-like savouriness and dried florals working brilliantly together. Remarkable fruit sweetness leads the structured, saturated palette.
Corofin Churton Vineyard Pinot Noir
New Zealand
Sappy and structured, with layers that build seamlessly into a velvety richness, captivating and thought-provoking. Lighter and finer to taste, again different but in such a good way.
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir
New Zealand
Vibrant ruby appearance. On the nose, there is a selection of red fruit aromas (raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry), as well as pepper and clove.
Oregon Territory Pinot Noir
United States
Bright red with crushed raspberry, black cherry, vanilla notes and a silky mouthfeel with a rich lingering finish of cherry and baking spice.
Paul O’Brien Pinot Noir Umpqua Valley
United States
Bright red. This wine opens with cherry and raspberry fruit which gives way to notes of truffle and sandalwood..
Paul O’Brien Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
United States
Bright red with ripe black cherry, baking spice, and firm tannins.
Sparkling Pinot Noir
Canella Proseco Rosé “Lido” DOC
Italy
A lovely shade of pink with fine and persistent perlage, the nose features fruity notes of cherry, wild berries and delicate flowers.
Ferghettina Franciacorta Rosé Brut “Eronero” DOCG
Italy
Pale pink color. Fine and persistent perlage. The wine has an elegant aroma with notes of blackberry and raspberry.
Ferghettina Franciacorta Rosé Brut DOCG
Italy
Soft pink color. Fine and persistent perlage. The wine has very elegant aromas of blackberry with raspberry notes.
About Pinot Noir
Flavor Profile
Pinot Noir Pairings
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Lamb with Mint Sauce
Look for a Pinot Noir that has bright fruit notes and high acidity to balance the richness of the lamb
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Duck Breast in Cherry Sauce
Look for a Pinot Noir that is lighter in body with strong aromatic notes that will stand up to the gaminess of the duck
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Mushroom Bourguignon
Look for a Pinot Noir that is elegant on the palate with complementing notes of earth, mushrooms, and tobacco
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Barbecued Pork Tenderloin
Look for a Pinot Noir that is rounder on the palate with zippy acidity and notes of red fruit to cut through the fat of the pork
Pinot Noir Regions
United States
Total Vineyard Area: 32,230 acres
Main Planting Regions: California and Oregon
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Raspberry, Mushrooms and Sandalwood
New Zealand
Total Vineyard Area: 13,942 acres
Main Planting Regions: Wairarapa, Marlborough, Nelson, North Canterbury and Central Otago
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Raspberry, and Spice
Italy
Total Vineyard Area: 12,464 acres
Main Planting Regions: Tuscany, Lombardy, South Tyrol and Valle d’Aosta
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Tobacco, and Spice
Chile
Total Vineyard Area: 10,4105 acres
Main Planting Regions: Coquimbo and Aconcagua
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Cranberry and Strawberry
France
Total Vineyard Area: 25,946 acres
Main Planting Regions: Champagne, Burgundy, and Alsace
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Florals, and Earth
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United States
Total Vineyard Area: 32,230 acres
Main Planting Regions: California and Oregon
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Raspberry, Mushrooms and Sandalwood -
New Zealand
Total Vineyard Area: 13,942 acres
Main Planting Regions: Wairarapa, Marlborough, Nelson, North Canterbury and Central Otago
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Raspberry, and Spice -
Italy
Total Vineyard Area: 12,464 acres
Main Planting Regions: Tuscany, Lombardy, South Tyrol and Valle d’Aosta
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Tobacco, and Spice -
Chile
Total Vineyard Area: 10,4105 acres
Main Planting Regions: Coquimbo and Aconcagua
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Cranberry and Strawberry -
France
Total Vineyard Area: 25,946 acres
Main Planting Regions: Champagne, Burgundy, and Alsace
Flavor Profile: Cherry, Florals, and Earth
Top Clones
Clone
- Cluster Size
- Berry Size
- Color
- Yield
- Style
- Flavor & Aromas
- Body
- Tannins
DIJON 113
- Small to average clusters
- Small
- Strong red
- High and uneven yields
- Elegant
- Cherry, Red Berry, Plum
- Medium
- Firm
DIJON 114
- Small clusters
- Small
- Dark purple
- Inconsistent
- Perfumed
- Black cherry and spice
- Medium-Full
- Medium
DIJON 115
- Small, tight clusters
- Small
- Strong purple
- Regular yields
- Rounded
- Cherry, blueberry, leather
- Medium-Full
- Soft
DIJON 777
- Small, tight clusters
- Small
- Dark, dense Red
- Low yields
- Velvety
- Leather and earth
- Full
- Medium
DIJON 115
- Small, tight clusters
- Small
- Strong purple
- Regular yields
- Rounded
- Cherry, blueberry, leather
- Medium-Full
- Soft
The Brands
