Wines made from Rolle grapes of Côtes de Thongue
Discover the best wines made with Rolle as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Thongue.
More informations about the variety Rolle
Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...
More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc
The wine region of Côtes de Thongue is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Arjolle or the Domaine de l'Arjolle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Thongue are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Thongue often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, black cherries or asparagus and sometimes also flavors of green apple, peach or pineapple.
What are the typical flavors of the Rolle grape variety?
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