The Loire valley wine region is one of the world's most well known areas of wine production and includes several French wine regions situated along the Loire river.
Due to it's local and marginal climate, the overall quality of a vintage has a dramatic effect on the quality of the region's wines more so than with other French wine regions. The most common hazard is that the cool climate will prevent the grapes from ripening fully and developing sugars needed to balance the naturally high acidity of the grapes.
The Loire valley contains several distinct wine regions, each with it's own characteristic grapes, appellations and styles:
* Pays Nanteis, on the Atlantic coast of Brittany, near the city of nantes has been producing wine since Roman era. The Region is known for Muscadet ( 31.12.2014 ) The largest white wine appellation in France, and the ultimate crisp, dry seaside wine.
* Anjou. Duch of Anjou was once a political power that rivaled the Kingdom of France for wealth and importance. Anjou produces many of the Loire valley's best sweet wines Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume, all made from Chenin Blanc.
* Saumur is a picturesque city dominated by one of the most famous castles in France. Saumur produces Saumur - Champigny, one of the Loire valley's great Cabernet Franc red wines.
* Touraine, sometimes called the ''Garden of France''. Wine of the region include many famous appellations, including Vouvray, Bourgueil and St Nicolas de Bourgeuil, all made from Cabernet Franc.
* Centre Loire,as it's name implies, it's the exact geographical center of the France. Grapes have been grown here for at least 2000 years. This is the original home of Sauvignon Blanc. Lesser known but equally fine examples include Pouilly Fum`e, Menetou Salon and Reuilly. The region also produces excellent reds and ros`e from Pinot Noir in Sancerre.
Loire wines tend to exhibit a characteristic fruitiness with fresh, crisp flavors. A characteristic of many Loire wines, both red and white, is the high acidity.
Wish You all a greit Loire wine experience <3
The Loire valley contains several distinct wine regions, each with it's own characteristic grapes, appellations and styles:
* Pays Nanteis, on the Atlantic coast of Brittany, near the city of nantes has been producing wine since Roman era. The Region is known for Muscadet ( 31.12.2014 ) The largest white wine appellation in France, and the ultimate crisp, dry seaside wine.
* Anjou. Duch of Anjou was once a political power that rivaled the Kingdom of France for wealth and importance. Anjou produces many of the Loire valley's best sweet wines Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume, all made from Chenin Blanc.
* Saumur is a picturesque city dominated by one of the most famous castles in France. Saumur produces Saumur - Champigny, one of the Loire valley's great Cabernet Franc red wines.
* Touraine, sometimes called the ''Garden of France''. Wine of the region include many famous appellations, including Vouvray, Bourgueil and St Nicolas de Bourgeuil, all made from Cabernet Franc.
* Centre Loire,as it's name implies, it's the exact geographical center of the France. Grapes have been grown here for at least 2000 years. This is the original home of Sauvignon Blanc. Lesser known but equally fine examples include Pouilly Fum`e, Menetou Salon and Reuilly. The region also produces excellent reds and ros`e from Pinot Noir in Sancerre.
Loire wines tend to exhibit a characteristic fruitiness with fresh, crisp flavors. A characteristic of many Loire wines, both red and white, is the high acidity.
Wish You all a greit Loire wine experience <3
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AtbildētDzēstVery unique Blog! I like it.love the French theme! I was born in Canada and took 5 years of French....can't speak it much anymore :( Enjoy your Christmas!
AtbildētDzēstThank You so much, ext theme will be Italian wines :)
DzēstMerry Christmas :)