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1 cze 2001 · Love it, or hate it, it is the vital grape in the Loire’s finest white wines. 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.
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.
Discover the remarkable grape varieties of the Loire Valley, from Cabernet Franc to Chenin Blanc. Learn how each contributes to the region's unique wine identity.
24 cze 2020 · This two-part series will dive into the 12 white grape varieties (well, technically nine white grapes and three grey grapes) that account for over 99% of the region’s planting of light-skinned varieties. Part 1 outlines the six primary white grape varieties in the Loire. Part 2 will discuss the six remaining grapes.
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).
The Loire Valley – The widest variety of wines worldwide. The Loire’s 12 grape varieties include Cabernet Franc, Chenin, Melon de Bourgogne or Sauvignon. This unique array of varieties offers a very diverse range of highly expressive wines.
