Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Touraine of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Touraine and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
pink wines from the region of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, veal cutlets with savoy tomme or roast pork confit.
On the nose in the region of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or minerality and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, earth or oak. In the mouth in the region of Touraine is a with a nice freshness.
