France's oldest wine region produces around 40% of the world's AOC rosé and is the global benchmark for the pale, dry, gastronomic Provençal style. The Mediterranean climate, with abundant sun and the cooling Mistral, suits Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre blended for fresh, salty, low-alcohol rosés. Côtes de Provence dominates volume; Bandol is the great red appellation, anchored by long-lived Mourvèdre; Cassis and Palette produce distinctive whites. The image is summery and casual, but the best wines have serious structural ambition.
Wine Radar compares prices for Provence wines across Portuguese online retailers — 72 in the catalogue.
Common grape varieties in Provence include Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Rolle, Tibouren.
France's oldest wine region produces around 40% of the world's AOC rosé and is the global benchmark for the pale, dry, gastronomic Provençal style. The Mediterranean climate, with abundant sun and the cooling Mistral, suits Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre blended for fresh, salty, low-alcohol rosés. Côtes de…
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