Wines made from Pineau d'Aunis grapes of Rosé de Loire
Discover the best wines made with Pineau d'Aunis as a single variety or as a blend of Rosé de Loire.
More informations about the variety Pineau d'Aunis
The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
Rosé de Loire is a Dry rosé wine. It falls into the category of still wine. Rosé de Loire is produced in the vineyards of the Loire region, in the west of France and more precisely in the wine regions of Anjou-Saumur and Touraine. Administratively, Rosé de Loire can be produced in the departments of Maine-et-Loire, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne.