Pinot Noir (New Zealand)
New Zealand, Pinot Noir is the second largest grape variety, after Sauvingnon Blanc.
Pinot Noir Aromas
Cherries and wild berries are the most common Pinot Noir aromas, with hints of herbs, flowers, mushroom, and soil.
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Cranberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Mushroom |
 Violet |
Oaked wines will have added notes of vanilla, spices, chocolate, and tobacco.
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Pinot Noir Profile
Pinot Noir is famous for a silky mouth feel, low tannins, lovely fruit aromas, and good acidity:
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) Cru 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
Pinot Noir Food Pairing
Pinot Noir is very food friendly and can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat:
 Antipasti |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Truffle |
 Pizza |
 Sandwitch |
 Hamburger |
 Chili |
 Goose |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
Excellent Pairings
Charcuterie. Salmon. Tuna.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Soups. Beef Burgundy.
Grilled. Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon.
Spices
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Cheeses
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
The Ideal Glass for Pinot Noir
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
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About Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir originates from Burgundy in France where it has become known as Red Burgundy, just like Chardonnay has become known as White Burgundy.
- Red Burgundy = Pinot Noir
- White Burgundy = Chardonnay
The name Pinot (Pine) was given to this grape family, because the cluster looks like a pine:
- Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)
- Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco)
- Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio)
Pinot Noir thrives in cooler regions all over the world, like in Burgundy with "Cool Climate" and "Slow Ripening".
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned grape and, as a consequence, the color of the wine is
light red. Thin skin means also low tannins.
Pinot Noir synonyms: Pinot Nero. Pinot Negro. Spätburgunder. Blauburgunder.
Pinot Noir is a "difficult" grape. It grows in thick clusters, which makes it vulnerable to rot, mildew and other diseases.
Pinot Noir in France
The most famous (and expensive) Pinot Noir wines in the world come from Burgundy in France.
The top regions are Côte d´Or (Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune) in North Burgundy.
The reason back this success is the unique terroir (limestone) and climate which gives a wide palette of sensory experience. This is also the reason why you seldom find the name of the grape variety (Pinot Noir) on the label, but only the place of production.
Pinot Noir in New Zealand
High Quality areas / regions:
Martinborough (North Island)
Central Otago (South Island)
Marlborough (South Island)
Pinot Noir is New Zealand's second largest grape variety (after Sauvingnon Blanc).
Some of New Zealand’s very best Pinot Noir wines are produced in Central Otago.
Other High Quality areas / regions / regions are Marlborough and Martinborough.
Mentionable regions are also Canterbury, Nelson, and Waiarapa.
