Wines by Region

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Wines by Region

• By Dwoyne Lee Alicia Newell

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Alsace

• Wines from this region are white wines that are
  characterized as dry and sweet
• The grapes that are used to make the wine in this
  region are grown exclusively in Alsace.
• Riesling wine is a favorite of the Alsace wines
  and considered to be the most elegant.
• Other varieties include Gewurztraminer, Pinot
  blanc, Tokay Pinot Gris, Sylyaner, and Crémant
  dAlsace
• Wines in the Alsace region are named for the
  grape that produced the wine rather than village
  that in which the wine is made

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Bordeaux

• Wines from this region are well known and
  responsible for producing one-third of Frances
  high quality wine
• Typically the red wines are full-bodied with
  distinctively smoky flavor accompanied by strong
  violet overtones.
• The white wines are also full-bodied and crisp
  with a richness and intensity that is grows with
  time as the wines are oak-aged for several years.

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Champagne

• Wines from this region are among the most well
  known and are commonly consumed during
  festivities.
• Chardonnay is a well known production of this
  region and neither a red, or white wine that are
  most common in France. Rather it is a green-gold
  color and has a refined crisp flavor.
• Pinot Noir is pale gold color tinged with pink
  with a well rounded fruity flavor.

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Burgundy (Bourgogne)

• Red wines from this region are likely have a
  subtle flavor and are velvety and smooth. They
  are produced from Pinot Noir grapes
• The white wines often have a more sensual
  characteristic and are produced from Chardonnay
  grapes.
• A variety of wines are produced from Burgundy due
  to the various types of soil in the many areas of
  this region

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Côtes du Rhône

• This region contributes a very diverse selection
  of wines.
• You can find a wide selection of full-bodied red
  wines in Côte Rôtie area
• In the southern part of the region lighter fruity
  red wines are common.
• Another type of wine that you are likely to come
  across in this region are the full-bodied and dry
  white wines

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Languedoc-Roussillon

• A large part of production from this area are red
  wines that are considered "Vin de Pays" as well
  as a fair share of "Vin de Table"
• This region is known for producing more wine than
  any other area in the world.

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Loire Valley

• This region is know for its white wines which
  make up 75 of the production of Loire Valley
  Wine.
• Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon grapes are often used
  to make wine in this region, while Chardonnay is
  not consider a grape to be commonly used.
• The red wines that can be found in this region
  have a fruity flavor.

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Provence

• This is one of the few regions in France that
  specialize in rosé wines.
• Well known wines of this region are rosé wines
  that have a light and fruity taste
• Provence also offers red wines that have a full
  bodied taste and white wines that are known to be
  aromatic

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Corsica

• Another region that is known for high quality
  rosé wines.
• Also offered are dry white wines
• Wines from this region are best when not age for
  long periods of time
• It is best to drink these wines as an aperitif or
  along with a light meal.

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South-West

• The history and traditions of this region have
  brought about high quality wines.
• For a full- bodied red wine one should try a well
  aged Madrian
• IF a sweet white wine is desired one should try
  Monbazillac

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History of Wine Making In France

• Wine making in French history dates back to pre-
  Roman times
• During the Middle ages wine making was not a
  common practice and for the most part wine making
  was left to Monks.
• Later Nobility began to own vineyards and make
  their own wine.
• Wine making became more widespread and commercial
  after the French Revolution and Napoleons
  secularization of the vineyards.

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The Importance of Wine In French Culture

• Wine is a valued part of French cuisine and is
  more commonly served with meals than we are
  accustomed to in the U.S.
• Wine also has an important role in French
  holidays and celebrations.
• Dionysus, The Olympian God of wine has influenced
  French artist and has been portrayed in many
  works of Art