Provence wine

600 BC, Philip base within the concept of introducing people to the vineyards of France, but produce only rosé wine, rosé wine and thus prevails over. Several years later, Philip lost within the base of people attack the Romans, to the beautiful Provence region plate. Roman has extensive experience in the wine, not only expanded the geographic scope of Provence, but also the introduction of new grape varieties, and improve the traditional winemaking methods.

Middle Ages, monasteries guided Provence vineyard development. Changes in the Provence vineyard cultivated landscape, make this area more attractive green. Abbey for its production of wine is not exclusive, nor dedicated to mass. Brewing monks in regulating the monotonous and boring life, but also an abbey to bring in huge revenues.

Until the late 14th century, into a piece of vineyards around the nobility and royal dignitaries of the manor built. Subsequently, the royal army hero who came to dominate the fate of the vineyard. The same day as the conquest of France, will be a vineyard for himself. That is, from this era, along with grapes and wheat and olives, as the three leading causes of Provence crops. It is also from this time onwards, the Provence wine began to famous overseas.

17th and 18th century full two centuries, the King of France Provence wines are the most appreciated wine. The 19th century, Provence wines are labeled "Cote de Provence" in the name of, brought out more and more vitality in the 20th century, known around the world and treasure.

In 1860, the vineyards of Provence, was nearly drowned. From the American continent, a parasitic insect attack Europe, mercilessly Kenshi vine roots, almost all of the vineyards of Europe were destroyed. But in the end, scientists still find the appropriate rescue methods. They first grape seed from the American continent in the earth, when the grape seedlings continue to grow, the foundation of solid, after the huge branches, and then the French vines grafted on top. As a result, the first American grape seedlings planted as stand as firmly protect the top of the French grape seedlings, no longer have to worry about against parasitic insects. This method has been used up to now.

1955, 23 areas of Provence was the country of origin named Authority (INAO) awarded the "column-level winery" rating (Cru classé). This level is the symbol of high quality. In 1977, Provence wines into the "country of origin to monitor named" rating (AOC), more stringent auditing standards. Late 20th century, the development of wine rose to a new level. People are increasingly aware that wine quality and soil, climate is closely related to the vineyard of course, the main skill determines the taste of wine. Taking all these factors, the Provence wine worthy of presentation in French wine list. Provence wine to match with the mushrooms and lobster, delicate taste of mellow, with exotic dishes or typical Provencal dishes with taste and rich enough.

Provence: the soil and climate

Not all wines can be enjoyed in Provence "Cote de Provence" in the title. Only 18,000 hectares of vineyards, because of its climate, soil and geographical conditions in line with the characteristics of Provence, was awarded the title of origin. Provence region has three provinces (Le Var, Les Bouches du Rhone, Les Alpes Maritimes) the right to use the title of origin. This three provinces of the vineyards have been INAO rigorous screening, and their geographical corners have been accurately measured. From Les Bouches du Rhone to Les Alpes Maritimes, between vineyard presents five different climatic and geological conditions.

Provence region of 349 private wineries, 49 vineyards and 58 wine joint trading company in the region to ensure the production of 100 million bottles of wine, of which 13 million bottles for export. Provence is one of the few existing French red wine, white wine, has produced a pink wine regions, wine, white wine production accounts for 5% of total, red wine accounted for 15%, while rosé is accounted for 80 %. Provence rosé wines produced in one place the entire French rosé wines accounted for 45% of production even more. This makes the Provence region in terms of production or the fame, all the French, and even the world's largest pink wine region. The total export volume of 900 million liters of pink wine, there are 2.5 million liters sold in Belgium, 1.5 million liters sold in Germany, 1.5 million liters sold in Switzerland, 600,000 liters are exported to Japan, 200,000 liters sold in the United States, left under the main destination is the Netherlands, Denmark, England and Sweden.

Provence soil absorb water, gravel all over, the lack of organic matter, it is a good choice for the finest vineyards. Annual rainfall can reach 600 ml, mainly in autumn and spring. The rain falls in autumn grape harvest period, so hard to get rain for a year the soil moisture regain nutrients. Spring rain the vineyard full of life.
Strong winds from the Alps dry, cold, and always visited Provence region, effectively inhibited the vineyard pests and diseases. Spring to early to the vineyards flourish, while the hot summer and the ripening of the grapes, ushered in a fruitful harvest season.
Provence wine on a few key figures

From January 1, 2004, the new Provence Provence wine industry association will name the origin of the wine is concentrated in their own banner next ("Provence mountain wine", "Provence Ike Sri Lanka mountain wine ", and" Wa Luwa mountain wine ").

Provence is France's fourth-largest grape growing areas.

Provence wine production every year one hundred fifty-six million bottles (of which 95% of the Provence wine denomination of origin).

Acreage: a total of three provinces twenty-seven thousand three hundred hectares.

Local features: the local climate is dry Mediterranean climate, very suitable for grape cultivation, soil diversity, soil quality with crystal, but also calcium clay. The soil here is poor, good permeability, very suitable for planting seeds of grapes.

The wines of the region, 71% of pink wine, 24% red wine, 5% white wine.

Provence in the pink wine expertise, production and occupy leading positions in sales: in ten years time, pink wine consumption doubled.

Provence is a French grape growing regions first (started six centuries BC), the production of wine was very light wine.
Category

Provence wine producing areas of statutory (AOC), regional wine (vin de Pays) and ordinary table wine (vin de Table)

Style / taste

Provence region (Cotes du Provence) and Aix-en-zone (Coteaux d Aixer-Provence) of red wine with herbs and black currant flavor; creamy rosé structural integrity; elegant white wine aroma. Bandol (Bandol) deep red wine color, Xinlie flavor mixed with herbs and berries in the taste. Where the district Pierre (Coteaux de pierrevert) and Walter zone (Coteaux Varois) moisturizing and rich red wine with a pleasant fruity.