Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Informations about the Winery Vincent Viaud

The winery offers 11 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Basse Loire in the region of Loire Valley

The Winery Vincent Viaud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Basse Loire to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 250000 of of France wines

In the top 1500 of of Basse Loire wines

In the top 35000 of sweet wines

In the top 950000 wines of the world

The wine region of Basse Loire

IGP designation in the Pays Nantais (Loire-Atlantique), gneiss, mica-schist and granite draining soils, mild humid oceanic climate between Nantes and the Atlantic. Folle Blanche and Chardonnay are the signature whites: mineral with citrus and oceanic tension, delicate fruit. Melon de Bourgogne is the historic companion of Muscadet. Gamay for fruity rosé.

The wine region of Loire Valley

Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.