Pinot Noir Grapes and Pinot Noir Wine – Guide and Buying Options
Pinot Noir is one of the most popular grape varieties in the world. With its elegant flavor profile and versatility, Pinot Noir is a favorite among wine enthusiasts. In this Italovino guide, we explore the Pinot Noir grape, the different types of wine made from it, and where to find the best Pinot Noir deals.
Regioni:
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Format:
750ml
Alcohol:
13,50%
Serving Temperature:
16
Price
19.6 €
Qty
1
Chardonnay 2020 Murva
Description
The white 'Monuments' from the Murva winery is a clear expression of pure Italian Chardonnay, combining technical rigour and emotional depth. Alberto and Renata do not leave anything to chance: for them, craftsmanship is not synonymous with imperfection, but rather an opportunity to pay careful attention to every detail, enabling them to express the identity of the place with precision. Monuments is broad and refined, with a pronounced verticality on the palate — a trait much appreciated in wines from this region — and it fully expresses the fruity character of this renowned international grape variety.
The vineyards are tended in the municipality of Moraro, in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This area is characterised by iron-rich soils with a classic red colour, composed of clays derived from dolomitic decalcification. This warm, well-aerated soil anticipates the spring awakening of the vine and promotes complete ripening, producing concentrated, expressive grapes. Work in the vineyard is meticulous, low-intervention and entirely manual, including harvesting. In the cellar, the grapes undergo cold skin extraction before fermentation, which takes place slowly at around 15°C. The wine then rests on its lees for 11 months, followed by a further year of ageing in the bottle.
This Chardonnay is a deep straw yellow in colour, with a bouquet that opens up to reveal ripe yellow fruits and tropical accents intertwined with contrasting notes of citrus zest, acacia honey, resin, melted butter and white chocolate. On the palate, it has an elegant and taut entry, with vibrant acidity accompanying a dynamic and persistent flavour. This is a white wine with backbone, designed not to impress immediately, but to reveal its depth and surprising finesse with every sip. ‘Monuments’ is the product of a clear and consistent vision: an authentic Italian Chardonnay that truly reflects its origins and the concept behind its creation.
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Designation of origin
Venezia Giulia PGI
Vinification
Cold maceration, low temperature fermentation
Ageing
In steel tanks for 12 months ‘sur lies’, plus an additional year in the bottle
Wine Color
Deep straw yellow
Taste
Elegant and itense, vibrant, dynamic with a persistent finish
Perfume
Ripe yellow fruit, tropical accents, notes of citrus zest, resin, melted butter
When to Open
Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 20 years
When to Drink
Good to drink freshly opened
Pairings
Fish and vegetable starters, pasta with fish sauces, grilled fish, roast or tempura fish
Production Philosophy
Handcrafted
What Is the Pinot Noir Grape?
The Pinot Noir grape originates from Burgundy, France, and is known for its thin skin and delicate flavors. In Italy, it is mainly cultivated in cooler regions such as Alto Adige and Lombardy and Oltrepò Pavese (a grape-shaped area in the southern part of Lombardy).
Italian Pinot Noir wines are known for their elegance, featuring notes of red fruits, spices, and subtle floral nuances.
Pinot Noir Wines: Red, White and Rosé
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Pinot Nero Red Wine: Italian Pinot Nero red wine is medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and silky tannins. It pairs well with Danish dishes such as pork roast, roast duck, and mushroom risotto.
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Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine: In Italy, Pinot Noir is also used to produce sparkling wines, especially in Franciacorta, Lombardy. Franciacorta wines are made using the traditional method and can rival Champagne in both quality and complexity.
Regioni:
Piemonte
Format:
750ml
Alcohol:
12,50%
Serving Temperature:
6-8
Price
106.2 €
Qty
1
Alta Langa Metodo Classico Riserva Extra Brut "DT10" 2010 Deltetto
Description
The Metodo Classico DT10 sparkling wine represents the pinnacle of the Deltetto winery, a limited edition of only 928 bottles produced for the 2010 vintage. DT10 is the first label in this exclusive selection, produced every 5 years, to celebrate 30 years of the family's production using the classic method. The year 1980 is particularly significant because it marks the beginning of Antonio Deltetto's extraordinary passion for the Metodo Classico, a tradition that has shaped the course of the winery's production.
The 10 years of late dégorgement, followed by a very long ageing on the lees, gives this wine an extraordinary depth and aromatic complexity; on the palate it is well-balanced and broad, with a lively and long finish. A bottle for connoisseurs, to be served at the table on important occasions.
DT 10 is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grapes from the family's best plots. The grapes are gently pressed in the cellar and fermented in temperature-controlled steel vats at 18°C. The second fermentation in the bottle, according to the Metodo Classico, takes place in temperature-controlled rooms at around 14°C, as for the other sparkling wines of the winery. DT 10 is then aged on the lees in the bottle for an impressive 120 months before being disgorged. In the glass, the sparkling wine is straw yellow in colour, with a very fine and persistent perlage. The aromas are complex and evolved, with intense notes of bread crust and yeast crust, enveloped by hints of ripe fruit. In the mouth, the entry is dry, the sip is broad and balanced, with considerable structure and an intense, long-lasting finish.
The Metodo Classico DT10 is an authentic family collection, a tribute to the winery's history of the Metodo Classico, to be drunk with important fish and shellfish dishes, offering a unique tasting experience.
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Designation of origin
Alta Langa DOCG
Grapes
Pinot noir, Chardonnay
Vinification
Soft pressing, fermentation in steel vats at a controlled temperature, bottle fermentation at a controlled temperature
Ageing
At least 120 months in bottle 'sur lies' before disgorging
Wine Color
Deep straw yellow
Taste
Very fine and long-lasting perlage, ample and long-lasting sip, very structured, intense and long finish
Perfume
Complex and evolved aromas, bread crust, yeast peel, ripe fruit
Serving Temperature
6-8°C
When to Open
Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 5-10 years
When to Drink
Good to drink freshly opened
Pairings
Fish-based first courses, risotto with fish and vegetables, grilled fish, fish in tempura
Production Philosophy
Organic
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Pinot Noir Rosé: Pinot Noir is also used to create elegant rosé wines with delicate notes of strawberries and red currants — perfect for summer meals and light appetizers.
Pinot Noir Temperature – The Right Serving Temperature
As a medium-bodied wine with a fragrant bouquet (especially when enjoyed young), Pinot Noir should be served at the right temperature to fully appreciate its complexity:
Red Pinot Noir: 12–16°C to highlight its fruity aromas and depth.
Sparkling Pinot Noir: 6–10°C for the perfect balance of freshness and flavor.
White and Rosé Pinot Noir: 8–12°C to preserve freshness and acidity.
Pinot Noir for the Christmas Dinner
Italian Pinot Noir is particularly well-suited to traditional Danish Christmas dishes, such as pork roast with caramelized potatoes or roast duck with red cabbage. Its fresh acidity perfectly balances the rich, intense flavors of a classic Danish holiday meal.
We’ve written a full guide to help you choose the best wines for Christmas dinner, and Italian Pinot Noir stands out as one of the most popular choices for Danish festive cuisine!
Where to Find the Best Pinot Noir Wines?
At Italovino, we carefully select the finest Pinot Noir-based wines from small producers we know personally. Explore our full selection here!
Whether you prefer red, white, or sparkling Pinot Noir, this grape offers something for every wine lover. Cheers!
Regioni:
Trentino-Alto Adige
Format:
750ml
Alcohol:
14%
Serving Temperature:
16-18
Price
22.7 €
Qty
1
"Sarica" 2021 Cantina Pisoni
Description
Sarica is an authentic testimony of a family tradition that, since 1994, has been surprising connoisseurs with its unique and unmistakable personality. A tribute to the roots and the passion that Marco and Stefano have dedicated to producing wines of excellence.
The particular name is a beautiful creation born from the union of the names of the two eldest daughters of Marco and Stefano, the owners of the winery, Sara and Federica. This exclusive wine is the result of an unusual but exciting blend of Syrah and Pinot Noir grapes, which find their ideal habitat in the Pergolese hills, thanks to the special "Mediterranean" microclimate created by the presence of numerous lakes. Thanks to the calcareous composition of the soil, the grapes give the wine structure and intensity, and enjoy ideal ripening conditions during the summer, caressed by the daily breezes that caress the valley.
In the cellar, during fermentation with selected yeasts, the must remains in contact with the skins for 30 days in steel tanks, followed by a long ageing in oak barrels for 24 months.
The predominance of Syrah is clearly distinguishable in the spicy aromas, sweetened by notes of wild cherry and sour cherry, more typical of Pinot Noir, and a slight hint of vanilla, enhanced by the ageing in barriques.
The palate is characterised by a harmonious tannicity that envelops the palate with elegance.
A wine with an intense structure, it is very versatile and can be served with braised or stewed meats.
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Designation of origin
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Grapes
80% Syrah, 20% Pinot Noir
Vinification
Destemming, fermentation with selected yeasts and maceration on the skins for 30 days in stainless steel vats.
Ageing
In oak barrels for 24 months
Wine Color
Intense red with violet hues
Taste
Intense and enveloping,
spicy and floral, remarkably structured, has a very
harmonic
Perfume
wild cherry and sour cherry,
slightly vanilla
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
When to Open
Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 10 years
When to Drink
It is recommended to uncork and oxygenate up to 2 hours before tasting
Pairings
Pasta with red meat sauces, stewed or stewed meat, grilled red meat, mature cheese,
Production Philosophy
Organic
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