Provence

Provence wine information
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Provence region Geography, weather, main cities, population, local interests, etc

Wine making in Provence
Vineyards, soil, wine production, grapes in Provence

Wines in Provence
Specific information about 3 appellations in Provence:

- Côtes de Provence- Bandol-  Bellet

White Grapesin Provence:	Red Grapesin Provence:
Ugni Blanc Rolle Clairette Grenache Blanc	Grenache  Syrah  Mourvèdre  Cinsault Carignan

 

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Provence Region Information

Geography of Provence:
Provence wines are produced on the border of the Mediterranean sea, from La Ciotat to Saint Raphael, and from Sanary towards Carnoules and around the Var valley towards Nice.

The main cities of the region are on the border of the sea in what is called Côte d'Azur or French riviera: basically between Marseille and Nice.

The weather is hot in the summer and very cool in the winter, although winter can be cold when you go further away from the sea.

Wine making in Provence

A large variety of grapes is used in Provence to elaborate wine. Among the red varieties we can count Carigan , Cinsault , Mourvèdre ; among the white varieties Ugni , Clairette and Rolle.

Rosé is the great speciality of this region. Its is gorgeous, fruity and with a glistening robe. White wine is rather dry, sometimes sparkling. It goes perfectly with sea food from the nearby Mediterranean.

 Provence wine making information: 

Wine in Provence

Provence is known for its fresh and fruity rosé wine. Outside of the generic Côtes de Provence appellation, rosé wines are also excellent in Coteaux d'Aix or in Coteaux Varois.

Wine lovers can also discover the typical terroirs of Bandol, Palette, Bellet and Cassis to taste full body red wines and aromatic white wines.

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