Official name Vinsobre Wine produced 15,000 hl (2005) Part of Rhône wine region | Country France Climate region Mediterranean climate Size of planted vineyards 1385 hectares | |
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Type Appellation d'origine contrôlée Other regions in Southern Rhone Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras, Lirac Grapes produced Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault | ||
Vinsobres 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.
Historically, this area has a strong tradition in olive cultivation, and some current vineyards have been converted from growing olives.
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Vinsobres AOC Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA