History

 

Even though Alsace is known for its white wines, many documents relating to inventories of abbey cellars and to wine tithes collected by the Church in the Middle Ages, report considerable amounts of red wine.(Read next more)

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Tasting

 

Alsatian Pinot Black has always been a light and fresh wine with aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry, and soft tannins. Yet it is increasingly aged in oak barrels, producing a deep and robust wine, the intense color and aromas reminiscent of ripe fruits or leather ...

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Food and wine

 

Black Pinot rosé (or light red ) , dry, delicately fruity and served chilled , is popular around the country people buffets and picnics offering meats , grills and salads.(Read next more)

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Ampelography

 

Leaf 
Medium, orbicular, dark green, thick, funnel, slightly burned. Ogival teeth averages.
Clucter 
Small, cylindrical, compact. 
Berry 

Small, spherical or slightly ovoid, bluish black or dark purple. Thin film, rich in coloring matters.

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In the Vineyards

 

The Black Pinot is suitable for temperate zones. He speaks great on clay-limestone soils. If one seeks to develop powerful wines, it requires low yields, perfectly healthy, good ripeness and careful vinification to express its fruit and elegance. The wines are seductive and much appreciated when young, but some have a surprising development potential.