A Definitive Guide to the Middle Loire Valley Wine Regions
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Infographic Part 2: Six Uncommon White Grapes in Loire
Loire is especially attractive to those who enjoy going off the beaten path to seek for the unique and the uncommon. Such is the thrill of uncorking a totally unfamiliar bottle, researching about a new producer, or having your mind blown away by the quality of an unusual wine. The path to knowledge guarantees new discoveries, and the pleasure is truly in the journey.
Infographic Part 1: Six Primary White Grapes in Loire
The Loire Valley, arguably the northernmost wine region of France, is home to grapes that are especially good at thriving in cooler climates. While native varietals are natural habitants of the Loire, grapes visiting from other regions also planted their roots here and those who thrived have claimed their rights to stay.
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10 Red Grape Varieties in the Loire Valley
How is a wine region as emblematically north as the Loire Valley capable of producing serious red wines? Despite its northerly position in the world map of wine, Loire is a mosaic of multiple terroirs and climats that allow red varieties to not only thrive, but to produce wines that highlight each appellation’s remarkable diversity and unique personas.