Pinot Noir in Red Wine
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What’s the difference between pinot noir and merlot?
Pinot noir and merlot are both types of red wine, but vary in their body and taste. Pinot noir is a light-bodied wine that is thinner, lighter in color, and more acidic than merlot. The taste of pinot noir, depending on the specific wine, is typically fruity and jammy. Merlot is a medium-bodied wine that is drier than pinot noir. The two wines are similar in tannins and levels of alcohol but vary in taste and mouthfeel.
Can I use pinot noir to make sangria?
Pinot noir is one of the best wines to use to make sangria since it’s a light-bodied, fruity but not sweet wine. Sangria is a Spanish cocktail that combines wine with brandy, sometimes juice or sparkling soda or water, and fresh fruit. To make a simple red sangria, add pinot noir, brandy, and orange juice to a large pitcher and chill for up to four hours. Add orange slices or apples to sit in the sangria while it chills. Once chilled, add ice and some more cut-up fresh fruit.
Do you chill pinot noir before drinking?
The perfect temperature to serve pinot noir is chilled, at about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Because pinot noir is low in tannins and light-bodied, it can be enjoyed both chilled and at room temperature. To keep your wine chilled at a gathering or when relaxing outdoors, use a wine cooling sleeve or bucket or make wine ice cubes and add them to your drink.