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Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Geography: Home is Burgundy, France. Also produced in California, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Eastern Europe.



Viticulture: Will not tolerate heat well. Thrives in a moderately cool climate. Sensitive to both wet and dry conditions.

Varietal/Blend: Used in most red Burgundy wines. Also in the bulk of Champagne production (white and pink).

Flavor & Character: Predominantly raspberry and strawberry, with a hint of game.

Vinification: For red wines, fermented at temperatures up to 30 ºC. Good Burgundies are always matured in new oak.

Style: Varies from complex and silky to plain and insipid.

Body, Dry/Sweet: Varies from medium to light bodied wines.

Notes: Does not travel well. Outside Burgundy, with a few exceptions, lacks color and depth. There are some successful Californian Pinot Noirs. Also known as Spätburgunder in Germany and Pinot Nero in Italy.

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