Rhone Valley Map Wine

Rhone Valley Map Wine. Rhone Wine Region SarahSommelier WineStudy The Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations Highlighting the locations of the Côtes du Rhône Named Villages, the prestigious 17 Crus of the Côtes du Rhône, and other appellations, it serves as an invaluable guide for oenophiles exploring this rich wine territory.

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As the Rhône River progresses southward, the valley widens and the climate changes The world's premier region for Syrah and Grenache, this Rhône Valley wine map depicts all the AOCs along the Rhône river, from Vienne to Avignon

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The wines match the scenery: deeply coloured, fine, spicy reds made from the syrah grape and rich, full-bodied whites made from marsanne and roussanne grapes, or the more aromatic viognier up in Condrieu. The scenery is often dramatic with many of the vineyards perched precariously on the steep valley sides The region's major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC.

Wine Maps — Fernando Beteta, MS. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the key grape varieties. Detailed map of the Rhône wine region, with separate maps of Southern Rhône ("Zoom A") and Northern Rhône ("Zoom B")

Map Of Rhone Valley Wine Regions Printable Maps Online. The region is distinctly more 'Provençal' with a Mediterranean influence in culture and climate The scenery is often dramatic with many of the vineyards perched precariously on the steep valley sides