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Pinot Noir

The term Pinot Noir, derived from the French words for pine and black, alludes to the tightly clustered, pinecone-shaped bunches in which this grape grows. It is the primary red grape grown in Burgundy, is one of three varieties used to make Champagne, and is considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world. Pinot Noir tends toward lightly colored, medium-bodied wines that can have much delicacy and nuanced flavor, including red fruit, truffles, vanilla, cloves and violets. As the wines age, they have the potential to develop vegetal and “barnyard” aromas that can contribute to the complexity of the wine. Pair a Pinot Nsasoir with ham and other cold meats, or French dishes with light creamy sauces.

Origin
France
Species
Vitis vinifera
Soil
Limestone, heavier clay and silty clay loam soils.