Jump to content

Vinsobres AOC

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vinsobres AOC
Wine region
Official nameVinsobres
TypeAppellation d'origine contrôlée
CountryFrance
Part ofSouthern Rhone
Other regions in Southern RhoneChâteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras, Lirac
Climate regionMediterranean climate
Size of planted vineyards1385 hectares
Grapes producedGrenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault
Wine produced15,000 hl (2005)

Vinsobres (French pronunciation: [vɛ̃sɔbʁ]) is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for red wine in the southern part of the Rhône wine region of France, situated around Vinsobres.

Vinsobres was previously a part of the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages AOC. On 17 February 2006, it was created as a separate AOC, and therefore received the status of a "Rhône Cru". The wines must contain at least 50% Grenache and 25% Syrah and/or Mourvèdre.[1]

Historically, this area has a strong tradition in olive cultivation, and some current vineyards have been converted from growing olives.

[edit]

References

[edit]