Top 100 wines of Urfe
Discover the top 100 best wines of Urfe of Val de Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Urfe and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Urfe
The wine region of Urfe is located in the region of Val de Loire of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Pothiers or the Domaine des Pothiers produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Urfe are Chardonnay, Gamay noir and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Urfe often reveals types of flavors of butter, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or citrus.
In the mouth of Urfe is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 15 estates and châteaux in the of Urfe, producing 30 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Urfe go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.
News from the vineyard of Urfe
Bordeaux Index sees fine wine sales jump in 2021
Bordeaux Index said its sales jumped by 47% in 2021 to reach $174m (£128m), a new record for the company. Its results reinforce the sense of a strong 12 months for the global fine wine market, led by famous ‘blue chip’ labels in particular. Yet the UK-based merchant also pointed to new customer sign-ups and the success of its LiveTrade trading platform as contributing to company-specific growth. Its client base expanded by around 30% year-on-year, with trading by value on LiveTrade up by 55%. Bo ...
Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the future
It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...
Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures
Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...