Wines from Rhone Valley
The Rhône Valley is a long, narrow strip in the southern center of France. In practice, this region is divided into two subregions, each with its own typicity and identity – Northern and Southern Rhône.
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The Rhône Valley is a long, narrow strip in the southern center of France. In practice, this region is divided into two subregions, each with its own typicity and identity – Northern and Southern Rhône.
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The northern part is best known for its legendary and long-lasting red wines, mainly from Syrah grapes: Hermitage, Ivory Coast, St. Joseph and Cornas, as well as the fragrant white Viognier from Condrieu. The south is home to the full Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, as well as the light Rose of Tavel. Chateauneuf-du-Pape can be a blend of up to 13 different varieties, 3 of which are even white. This is the main difference between it and Gigondas, where white varieties in the blend are not allowed. The most famous of these main red varieties are Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault, and the white ones are Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier.
