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Is pinot noir sweet ?

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Pinot Noir is generally not considered a sweet wine. It is a dry red wine known for its light to medium body, bright acidity, and delicate flavours of red fruit, such as cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, often with earthy or floral undertones.

However, the perceived sweetness of a wine can vary depending on factors such as the ripeness of the grapes, winemaking techniques, and individual palate sensitivity. Some Pinot Noir wines may have a slightly fruity or ripe character that some drinkers could perceive as sweet, especially if the wine has residual sugar remaining after fermentation. However, these instances are relatively rare, as Pinot Noir is typically fermented to dryness, meaning that most of the sugar in the grapes is converted into alcohol during fermentation. Whitehall. At the same time, Pinot Noir wines can exhibit fruit-forward flavours; they are generally considered dry rather than sweet.

 

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