The Domaine de Cantarelle is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 36 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine de Cantarelle wines in Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de Cantarelle wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de Cantarelle wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine de Cantarelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of home-made white pudding, slivers of squid with tomato or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de Cantarelle. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de Cantarelle. is a with a nice freshness.
Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.
5°C.
How Domaine de Cantarelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of stewed beef heart, leg of lamb in a herb crust with preserved vegetables or shrimp marinade.
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
How Domaine de Cantarelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of original francesinha (portugal) or chocolate mousse.
The flavour provided by the residual sugars naturally present in the wine as well as by certain alcohols. This sensation can range from a simple impression of smoothness to a clear sweetness. We speak of roundness, fatness and mellowness.
How Domaine de Cantarelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of cream and tuna quiche, spaghetti with shrimp and cream or blanquette of monkfish and scallops.
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White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
