Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir – the king of red grape varieties

In France, it is known as Pinot Noir, in Germany it bears the sonorous name Spätburgunder – and both names stand for the same thing: the noblest and most demanding red grape variety in the world. No other red wine combines so much finesse with depth, so much fruit with elegance. At Vinoscout, you will find over 312 products around the Pinot Noir – from fresh rosé wines starting at 6.25 Euro to great growths for up to 495.00 Euro.

Origin and growing regions: From Burgundy to the Ahr

The home of Pinot Noir lies in Burgundy; in all of France, it grows on a good 30,000 hectares – more than anywhere else in the world. But Pinot Noir also has a long, proud history in Germany. It is the most important red grape variety in this country and thrives particularly well in three regions:

• Ahr: Steep slate terraces and a mild microclimate bring forth concentrated, deep-dark Pinot Noirs with a lot of structure here.
• Baden: At the Kaiserstuhl and in the Markgräflerland, the grape variety benefits from volcanic soils and long hours of sunshine – the wines are often more lush and warmer.
• Palatinate: Calcareous and sandy soils deliver elegant, fruit-emphasized Pinot Noirs with fine acidity – it is no coincidence that many of our best-selling wines come from the Palatinate.

Pinot Noir needs cool nights, calcareous soils, and a winemaker with patience. That is exactly why it is so rarely truly good – and that is exactly why it is worth discovering.

Taste profile: velvety, fruity, complex

What makes Pinot Noir so special? Its wines shine in an intense ruby red and seduce already in the nose: strawberry, cherry, and blackberry meet a fine almond scent, added to which are nuances of herbs and spices. With aged examples, the bouquet opens up towards mushrooms, leather, and forest floor – a complexity that hardly any other grape variety reaches.

On the palate, Pinot Noir shows itself full-bodied and velvety, with soft tannins and a lively, but never intrusive acidity. It is not a powerhouse, but an elegance wine – and that is exactly what makes it the "king of wines".

Pinot Noir and food: Perfect companions

Pinot Noir is an extraordinarily versatile food companion. Its fruitiness and fine tannins make it the ideal partner for:

• Roasted or braised poultry – duck, pigeon, guinea fowl
• Game dishes such as venison saddle or wild boar roast
• Aged cheese varieties, especially Brie, Camembert, or Gruyère
• Mushroom dishes – risotto, pasta, or cream sauces with porcini mushrooms
• Tender beef dishes such as fillet or boiled beef

More than red wine: Rosé, Blanc de Noir and Champagne

Pinot Noir is not just a pleasure as a red wine. The grape variety is also an important blending partner for Champagne and provides the basis for elegant rosé wines and Blanc de Noirs. In our assortment, you will find exactly this diversity:

• Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé (Dr. Loosen, Palatinate) – fresh and fruity, starting at 7.95 Euro
• A. Diehl Pinot Noir Rosé one to one dry (Palatinate) – crisp-dry, starting at 7.25 Euro
• Metzger Prachtstück Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir (Palatinate) – white-vinified, starting at 8.70 Euro
• Bassermann-Jordan Blanc de Noir dry (Palatinate) – classic and precise, starting at 10.70 Euro
• Wolfberger Crémant Rosé d'Alsace Brut AOC (Alsace) – sparkling and festive, starting at 13.90 Euro
• Champagne Lanson Le Black Label Brut – the great classic from Champagne, starting at 44.90 Euro

Buy Pinot Noir at Vinoscout

Would you like to order Pinot Noir online and be sure that you get real quality? At Vinoscout, you will find a carefully curated selection of over 312 products – from accessible entry-level wines to artisanally produced top growths. Producers such as Matthias Gaul from the Palatinate stand for precise, terroir-emphasized Pinot Noir: The Matthias Gaul Pinot Noir Asselheim (15.99 Euro) shows how much expressive power a German Pinot Noir can have.

Whether you are looking for an uncomplicated everyday wine or a special bottle for a special evening – our assortment holds the matching Pinot Noir for every occasion. Discover your new favorite bottle now.