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Provence
Provence is known for its fresh and fruity rosé wine, and it produces almost half of France’s production. It does also produces full body reds and aromatic whites, which are now competing with the best in France. Outside of the generic Côtes de Provence appellation, rosé wines are also excellent in Coteaux d'Aix or in Coteaux Varois.
Provence’s vineyards are very old. The Romans were the first to grow vines there not far way from Marseille. Caesar wrote about it in his memoirs.
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Location: |
In the south of France, between Aix en Provence and the Rhône valley to Nice (French riviera) |
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Size: |
31,400 km2 in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region covering five departments: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Vaucluse |
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Size of the vineyards: |
27,000 ha |
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Grapes in Provence: |
Red and rosé:
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
White:
Ugni Blanc
Rolle |
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Production: |
140 million bottles, 75% rosé |
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Type of Wine: |
Dry and fruity rosé wine; also dry white wine, red wine, and sweet wines |
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Provence wine and food: |
Rosé: Aperitif, salad, Mediterranean food |
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