Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the noblest, most elegant, and at the same time most demanding red grape varieties in the world. It originates in the French region of Burgundy, where legendary wines, some of the most expensive on the planet, are created from it.

Pinot Noir is famed for its capriciousness: the thin-skinned berry is very sensitive to climate, soil, and disease, so growing it well is exceptionally difficult — a true test for the winemaker. But the effort is rewarded: wines of Pinot Noir are not powerful and rich but refined, light, and translucent, with a paler colour and a low content of tannins. Their aroma is subtle and seductive, with notes of fresh red berries (cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry), flowers, and, with ageing, earthy, mushroomy, and spicy shades. Pinot Noir is an exceptionally “gastronomic” variety, a wonderful companion to dishes: it suits poultry, game, salmon, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses. From this same variety the base for the finest champagne is also made. Pinot Noir is considered a variety for connoisseurs who prize in wine not power but elegance, subtlety, and depth.