Top 100 pink wines of Anjou
Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Anjou of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Anjou and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Anjou
Loire mosaic between schist (black Anjou) and tuffeau (white Anjou): signature Chenin as the white king (≥80%) — dry to sweet with notes of citrus, apple, pear, quince, mirabelle, honey and a mineral touch, racy natural acidity and great ageing on the best. Cabernet Franc in fruity, supple reds (strawberry, cherry, raspberry, violet) and in indulgent off-dry rosés. Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis as support. AOC of Maine-et-Loire, mild oceanic climate, moderate yields.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Anjou
pink wines from the region of Anjou go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of autumn leaves, cabbage casserole or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Anjou
On the nose in the region of Anjou often reveals types of flavors of apples, strawberries or jam and sometimes also flavors of orange, melon or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Anjou is a with a nice freshness.
