Top 100 red wines of Vin de Savoie - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Vin de Savoie of Vin de Savoie as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Vin de Savoie and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Vin de Savoie

French Alpine AOC between lakes and mountains (~1,755 ha, 71% whites). Lively, mineral whites dominate. Signature Jacquere of the Apremont, Abymes, Chignin crus: with signature notes of white flowers, green apple, citrus, almond and gunflint, a taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Savoyard aperitif with fondue or raclette. Altesse (Roussette) more noble and broad (honey, hazelnut, ripe citrus).

Native Mondeuse reds with notes of cherry, pepper and violet, fresh tannins. Pure altitude wines.

Discover the grape variety: Altesse

Structured, aromatic whites with an ample palate and firm acidity, featuring aromas of white flowers (acacia), white peach, ripe pear, honey, candied citrus, toasted almond and alpine mineral notes. Good length and ageing potential. Absolute star of Roussette de Savoie AOC (especially crus Frangy, Marestel, Monthoux) and Roussette du Bugey AOC. Autochthonous Savoyard variety; legend has it that it was brought from Cyprus by Crusaders in the 14th century.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Vin de Savoie

red wines from the region of Vin de Savoie go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bites of cheese, the garbure or duck with orange and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Vin de Savoie

On the nose in the region of Vin de Savoie often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, smoke or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or earthy.