Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir (pronunciation: /ˌpiːnoʊ ˈnwɑːr/) is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines created predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. The name is derived from the French words for "pine" and "black" alluding to the grape variety's tightly clustered dark purple pine-cone shaped bunches of fruit.
Etymology
The term Pinot Noir is a combination of the French words pinot and noir. Pinot is derived from the French word pin, meaning pine, which refers to the pine cone shape of the grape bunches. Noir is the French word for black, referring to the dark color of the grapes.
Related Terms
- Vitis vinifera: The species of vining plant from which Pinot Noir is derived.
- Viticulture: The cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making.
- Enology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.
- Terroir: The set of all environmental factors that affect a crop's phenotype, including unique environment contexts, farming practices and a crop's specific growth habitat.
- Sommelier: A trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pinot Noir
- Wikipedia's article - Pinot Noir
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