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Grape varieties. Refine my search. + More than 100 grape varieties, including 7 major ones: Cabernet franc, Chenin blanc, Melon blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Gamay noir, Chardonnay, Grolleau noir.
1 cze 2001 · In the Layon Valley, in Savennières, in Vouvray and Montlouis, the grape has the versatility and ability to make any style of wine, from dry sparkling, through dry still, medium dry to sweet and luscious.
The 600-mile stretch of the Loire River valley and its tributaries make up one of France’s top wine regions. Get to know the wines (from Muscadet to Sancerre) in the Loire Valley Wine Guide. In this guide, explore the grapes, wine appellations, history, culture, and climate of this diverse region.
22 cze 2021 · The Loire’s red wines are gaining in popularity, with many able to pack in a remarkable amount of flavour into a lighter-weight frame, making them great options for food and to serve slightly chilled. Region name: Loire Valley; Key grapes: White: sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, Muscadet (melon de Bourgogne). Red: cabernet franc, gamay, côt ...
While the majority of production is white wine from the Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc and Melon de Bourgogne grapes, there are red wines made (especially around the Chinon region) from Cabernet franc. In addition to still wines, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines are also produced.
Everything you need to know about Loire Valley grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon, Gamay, and more! The grape varieties of the Loire offer remarkable diversity, contributing to the richness of the wines produced in this region.
27 paź 2019 · With the primary white grape Chenin Blanc, and red Cabernet Franc, several other grapes are grown and really shine here, such as Grolleau, Pineau D’Aunis, and Gamay. This area can be further divided into two broad areas: Anjou-Saumur and Touraine.
