Wine making in the Loire Valley:
The wines reflect the mood of the landscape. They are soft, pleasant, charming and light. About three quart of the production are white wines.
The main grapes are Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon for white wine and Cabernet Franc for red wine.
Loire wine making information:
Size of the vineyards:
30,000 hectares
Vineyards:
n/a
Soil:
Various: Clayey-limestone, limestone, siliceous and chalky soils
Weather:
Continental in the East of the Loire Valley
Oceanic in the West of the Valley
White Grapes in Loire Valley:
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon
Melon
Red Grapes in Loire Valley:
Cabernet Franc
Gamay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Production:
over 400 million bottles
Type of Wine:
Dry white wine
Sweet white wine
Semi-dry white wine
Sparkling white wine
Fruity red wine
Rosé wine
