Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
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How to pronounce Pinot Noir
Pinot noir (French pronunciation: {pinoˈnwaʁ})
What type of wine is Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is a dry red wine often characterised by fruity undertones of currant or raspberry. Pinot is lighter in body and is less tannic than varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
At what temperature should Pinot Noir be served?
Around 16 - 18°C (60 - 65°F) is the optimum temperature.
Pinot Noir (French pronunciation: {pinoˈnwaʁ}) is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines produced predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. 
The name is derived from the French words for "pine" and "black" alluding to the varietals' tightly clustered dark purple pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit.
Pinot noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler regions, but the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. It is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world, but is a difficult variety to cultivate and transform into wine.