Wines made from Cinsault grapes of Provence
Discover the best wines made with Cinsault as a single variety or as a blend of Provence.
More informations about the variety Cinsault
Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
More informations about the region of Provence
Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Cinsault grape variety?
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- EarthPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- PeachPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- PearPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- WatermelonPresent in 1% of Cinsault
News about the grape variety Cinsault
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