Pronounced - pee-no nwah
Pinot noir is a French variety predominantly from Burgundy and is used in the making of fine sparkling wine and light dry red table wine. Pinot noir is difficult to grow, ripen and produce wine from as it is extremely sensitive to variations in environmental factors, from those that are considered to be ideal. Pinot noir could be considered to be "temperamental".
As a sparkling wine, it is clear to slightly pinkish. Pinot noir will also produce roses and dry wines of light to medium depth reds. Red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, plum and cherry are typical. Medium-bodied wines will show soft tannins and give a generous mouth feel.
