Provence is
one of the most beautiful region in France. Eventually
the region is also one of the most popular and
attracts many visitors and dwellers. Provence calls
to mind sun, lavender, olive tree and rosé wine.
Provence vineyard
is very old. The Roman were the first to grow vines
there not far way from Marseille port. Caesar wrote
about it in his memories.
Provence is
very well known for its rosé wine.
The region produces almost half of the rosé french
production. However red and white wines from provence
are improving and some of them can compete with the
best in France
The
most basic information on the wine of Provence are
:
Location: |
In
the South of France, between Aix en Provence
and the Rhône valley to Nice (french riviera)
Provence
region information |
Size: |
31,400 km2 in
Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region covering
5 departments: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes,
Alpes Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var,
Vaucluse |
Size
of the vineyards: |
27,000
hectares (68,000 acres) |
Grapes
in Provence: |
Red
and Rosé:
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
White:
Ugni Blanc
Rolle
|
Production: |
140
million bottles
75% rosé
Provence wine
making |
Type
of Wine: |
Dry
and fruity rosé wine
also dry white wine - red
wine - sweet wine |
Provence
Wine and food: |
Rosé:
Aperitif
Salad
Mediterranean
food
Provence
wine and food |