Top 100 wines of Fitou - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Fitou of Fitou as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Fitou and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Fitou
Fitou is a red wine appellation in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in southern France. The wine takes its name from a small Village located a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The typical Fitou wine is not dissimilar to the reds produced in the neighbouring Corbières (i. e.
rustic, Herbaceous, leathery, medium-bodied and moderately Tannic). Both appellations use the same Grape varieties, and the Terroir of the southern Corbières is very similar to that of Fitou. The distinction between them is one of tradition and pride. Any proposal to absorb the Fitou appellation into the Corbières would be strongly resisted by the proud producers of Fitou.
Carignan is traditionally the emblematic grape variety of Fitou. Today, it shares the spotlight with Grenache.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Fitou
wines from the region of Fitou go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, lasagna with courgettes and fresh goat cheese or chicken with rice for cookeo robot.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Fitou
On the nose in the region of Fitou often reveals types of flavors of earthy, earth or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, oak or citrus fruit. In the mouth in the region of Fitou is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
News from the vineyard of Fitou
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