Pinot Noir: The 10th Most Planted Grape Variety

Pinot Noir: The 10th Most Planted Grape Variety

There are a few light-bodied red wines, with Pinot Noir wine being one of them. Originated from the Burgundy region, it is now grown in many regions all around the world such as Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. France and the USA are the top two producers of this grape variety, Germany ranks […]

Is Pinot Noir A Sweet Wine?

There are a few light-bodied red wines, with Pinot Noir wine being one of them. Originated from the Burgundy region, it is now grown in many regions all around the world such as Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. France and the USA are the top two producers of this grape variety, Germany ranks at the 3rd position. It has varied names, depending upon the country. It is called as Spätburgunder in German and Blauburgunder in Switzerland.

It is also known as “Red Burgundy” in many other parts and is the 10th most planted grape variety in the world. There is a day designated to celebrate this noble grape, The International Pinot Noir Day is celebrated on 18th August. Have you ever thought, what Pinot Noir means? Pinot means pine and Noir translates to black in French.

As compared to other red wines, Pinot Noir has higher acidity and is low in tannins, making it is a real crowd-pleaser. Usually, red wines have high tannins and range from medium- to full-bodied. It offers flavours of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, clove and mushroom. The Pinot Noir grapes are very hard to cultivate because of their thin skin, they are vulnerable to diseases. The winemakers have been careful in crafting this wine and continues to do so.

A few wine writers have claimed in their book Wine Grapes that Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris are the results of colour mutation of Pinot Noir. If you will analyze the DNA of these grapes, you will find them identical.

Pinot Noir is grown in a cooler climate similar to Chardonnay. Another interesting fact about this red grape is that it’s one of the few grapes that are used in producing Chardonnay along with lesser-known Pinot Meunier. It is neither brut-dry—no residual sugar nor it is sweet. You can enjoy it with chicken, duck and pork dishes.
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