Pinot Noir
From a genetic point of view, DNA analyzes have confirmed pinot noir, pinot blanc and pinot gris are not three different grape varieties, but simply three different clones of the same variety. Pinot is one of the most ancient grapes ever and for this reason it is not surprising the presence of biotypes, which have differentiated over the centuries due to spontaneous mutations. Most likely it is a grape which was domesticated in ancient times in the central eastern area of France and which still today has its cradle of choice in Burgundy.
In Italy, pinot noir is present above all in Trentino Alto Adige and Oltrepò Pavese, although there is no lack of vineyards in Piedmont, especially in Alta Langa for the production of sparkling wine bases and in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is a very delicate grape, with small, compact clusters and tight berries. It loves cool, breezy exposures with temperatures that are not too high and prefers soils with calcareous components.
The wine has a light ruby red color, almost transparent. The aromatic profile is of extreme finesse, with notes of small berries. The taste is fresh, rich and persistent, with delicate tannins and pleasant freshness. It is a red wine that excels for refined elegance.
Champagne AOC Grand Cru Bouzy Brut Blanc de Noirs Aura de Marius 2014 Delavenne
The Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Aura de Marius is produced by Maison Delavenne, Récoltant Manipulant in Bouzy, one of the 17 Grand Crus of Champagne, in the Côte Noire.
Champagne is made from Pinot Noir grapes. After being vinified with spontaneous fermentation, the wine is made into sparkling wine according to the Champenoise method, with aging on the lees for at least 6 years.
It is characterized by a straw yellow color and a fine and persistent perlage. The nose opens with aromas of whit...
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The winemaking process involves fermentation entirely in barrels, followed by aging for a period longer than double the requirements of the denomination. The wine is sealed with a natural ...
View product pageNuits-Saint-Georges AOC Premier Cru Les Vaucrains 2014 Louis Jadot
Louis Jadot's Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains is a Premier Cru of rare intensity and structure, born in the prestigious Côte de Nuits, between Prémeaux-Prissey and Vosne-Romanée. This area is renowned for its limestone and marl soils, ideally oriented to the east, which contribute to creating wines of exceptional depth and complexity.
The grapes, small and of an intense dark red colour, undergo maceration in open tanks for 4 weeks, allowing the terroir to express itself in all its finesse. The ...
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