Pinot noir (french: [pino nwaʁ]) 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. the word pine alludes to the grape variety having tightly clustered, pine cone–shaped bunches of fruit.pinot noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in cooler climates, and the grape is chiefly associated with the burgundy region of france. pinot noir is now used to make red wines around the world, as well as champagne, sparkling white wines such as the italian franciacorta, and english sparkling wines. regions that have gained a reputation for red pino...

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