Wines made from Counoise grapes of Côtes de Provence
Discover the best wines made with Counoise as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Provence.
More informations about the variety Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
More informations about the region of Provence
The AOC Côtes de Provence is the largest appellation in the Provence wine region of southeastern France. It covers about 20,000 hectares of vineyards, which produce the vast majority of Provence's rosé wine. This appellation includes most of the vineyards in the Var department - essentially the eastern half of the Provence wine region - with the exception of 2,250 hectares North of Toulon which are reserved for the Côteaux Varois en Provence appellation. Although it also covers red and white wine, about 80% of Côtes de Provence production is rosé.
What are the typical flavors of the Counoise grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Counoise
- CreamPresent in 1% of Counoise
- CherryPresent in 1% of Counoise
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Counoise
- OakyPresent in 1% of Counoise
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Counoise
- PeachPresent in 1% of Counoise
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Counoise
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Counoise
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Counoise
- LavenderPresent in 1% of Counoise
- PlumPresent in 1% of Counoise
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Counoise
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Counoise
- PepperPresent in 1% of Counoise
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Counoise
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Counoise
- EarthPresent in 1% of Counoise
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Counoise
- OakPresent in 1% of Counoise