The best wines of Ariege

Discover the best wines of Ariege of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers of Ariege and estates of Ariege to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Ariege and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Ariege by region

Looking for a good wine of Ariege of Vin de Pays among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Ariege. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Ariege with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Ariege

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Want to buy a red wine of Ariege cheap or sell a red wine of Ariege at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Ariege

Red wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), wild boar stew or shoulder of lamb in a crust.

The best vintages in red wine of Ariege

  • 2013With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.66/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Ariege

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tannat
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Ariege

A wine route planned in the region of Ariege? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Ariege.

Discovering the wine region of Ariege

The wine region of Ariege is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dominik Benz - Créateur de vin or the Domaine Dominik Benz - Créateur de vin produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ariege are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Tannat, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Ariege, producing 31 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.

The wines of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Great white wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Ariege

White wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of texas style ribs / loin ribs, grilled sardine fillets or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

The best vintages in white wine of Ariege

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Ariege

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Ariege

A wine route planned in the region of Ariege? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Ariege.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great pink wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Ariege

Pink wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes or baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes.

The best vintages in pink wine of Ariege

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Ariege

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Tannat

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Ariege

A wine route planned in the region of Ariege? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Ariege.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Ariege

Sweet wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Ariege

A wine route planned in the region of Ariege? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Ariege.

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