Winery AthénéesGamma Coteaux du Giennois
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Pinot noir and the Gamay noir.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Gamma Coteaux du Giennois of the Winery Athénées is in the top 40 of wines of Coteaux du Giennois.
Food and wine pairings with Gamma Coteaux du Giennois
Pairings that work perfectly with Gamma Coteaux du Giennois
Original food and wine pairings with Gamma Coteaux du Giennois
The Gamma Coteaux du Giennois of Winery Athénées matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta bolognese, duck breast with red fruits or stuffed peppers.
Details and technical informations about Winery Athénées's Gamma Coteaux du Giennois.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Informations about the Winery Athénées
The Winery Athénées is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Coteaux du Giennois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coteaux du Giennois
The Coteaux-du-Giennois AOC is located in the Centre-Loire sub-region. The 200 hectare VineyardLies on two distinct soils separated by the "Cosne fault". To the North, the soils are composed of clay, silica and sometimes limestone, they are located in the area from Briare to Gien. To the South, the vineyards are located on white earth and clots, with siliceous deposits in places.
The wine region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
The word of the wine: Aromatic
Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.
