Pinot Nero (Italy)
Pinot Nero is the Italian name for Pinot Noir.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Cranberry |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Mushroom |
 Violet |
Flavors of Cherries and Wild Berries are the most common Pinot Nero flavors.
Hints of Herbs, Flowers, Mushroom, and Soil.
Profile
Pinot Nero is famous for a silky mouth feel, low tannins, lovely fruit aromas, and good acidity:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Truffle |
 Pizza |
 Sandwitch |
 Hamburger |
 Chili |
 Goose |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
Pinot Nero is very food friendly and can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Charcuterie. Salmon. Tuna.
Mushroom. Truffle.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Soups. Beef Burgundy.
Grilled. Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon.
Spices:
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Cheese:
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
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The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir originates from Burgundy in France where it has become known as Red Burgundy, just like Chardonnay from Burgundy has become known as White Burgundy.
The name Pinot (Pine) Noir (Black) was given to the grape because the grape cluster looks like a black pine.
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.
The color of a Pinor Noir wine is often quite transparent, light berry red or blue, and more orange or brown when aged.
Pinot Noir is a World Classic. It is one of the most cultivated grapes in the world. and famous for its ability of interpreting the terroir.
Pinot Noir synonyms: Pinot Nero. Pinot Negro. Spätburgunder. Blauburgunder.
Pinot Noir in Italy
Pinot Noir was first cultivated in South Tyrol (Alto Adige) as "Bourgoigne Noir" around 1830. Later it was called "Blauburgunder" like in Austria.
Today both Pinot Nero and Pinot Noir are common names.
High quality areas are Trentino, Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli and Franciacorta.
Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is located in northern Italy. The capital is Trento.
Red Wines:
Schiava
St. Magdalener
Lagrein
Pinot Nero
Teroldego
Merlot
Vernatch
White Wines:
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Bianco
Sauvignon Blanc
Kerner
Müller-Thurgau
Silvaner
Terlaner
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
15% Pinot Grigio
10% Chardonnay
8% Pinot Nero
7% Lagrein
6% Gewürztraminer
6% Pinot Bianco
6% Sauvignon Blanc
About Alto Adige
Alto Adige is also called Südtirol (South Tyrol).
Italian and German are official languages, but the locals also speak Ladin.
Before 1918, Südtirol was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire, but was annexed to Italy after the first World War.
Early wine production was dominated by Austrian red wines like Lagrein and Vernatch (Schiava).
Today white wines are more important, mostly Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, and Chardonnay.
Upcoming wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Nero.
Pinot Noir in Europe
France
The most famous (and expensive) Pinot Noir wines in the world come from Burgundy in France.
Austria (Blauburgunder)
In Austria, most of the Pinot Noir is produced in Burgenland wine region, South of Vienna. Best kept secret: lot of quality for the money.
Germany (Spätburgunder)
In Germany, Pinot Noir is the most widely planted red grape.
Italy (Pinot Nero)
In Italy, most Pinot Noir is planted in Trentino, Alto Adige, Friuli, and Veneto.
Pinot Noir also plays a main role in Franciacorta.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, Pinot Noir is the most widely planted red grape.
Pinot Noir in the New World
USA
The cold climates of Oregon and North California are perfect for Pinot Noir.
Best known areas/regions:
Willamette Valley (Oregon)
Sonoma Coast (North Coast CA)
Los Carneros (Sonoma and Napa)
Santa Barbara County (Central Coast CA)
Argentina
Pinor Noir trives in the cooler climates of Argentina.
Best known area/region:
Patagonia
Australia
In general, Australia is too warm for producing a well balanced Pinot Noir, but some areas in Victoria (with cooling winds from the Southern Ocean) have proven well.
Best known areas/regions:
Yarra Valley (Victoria)
Mornington Peninsula (Victoria)
Chile
Pinor Noir trives well in the cooler climates of Chile. The coastal regions of Chile can deliver some of the best values in the world.
Best known areas/regions:
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio
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New Zealand
Pinot Noir is New Zealand's second largest grape variety (after Sauvingnon Blanc).
Best known areas/regions:
Martinborough (North Island)
Central Otago (South Island)
Marlborough (South Island)
South Africa
In South Africa, Pinot Noir is the most widely planted red grape. Most of the production is focused on the cool south coast.
Best known area/region:
Walker Bay