The Touraine grape varieties are very versatiles. They can be vinified in red, white, rosé or sparkling wines. Some grape varieties as the Gamay would have been imported from Burgundy by some religious orders back in the middle age.
Domain and appellation
Cub. Collection Nicolas
Established around the city of Tour and spread up to the Sologne department, the Touraine AOC produces wines with intense aromas. Its history dates back to the end of the antiquity with the foundation of the Marmoutier abbey by Saint Martin.
Terroir: The AOC spreads over 4400 hectares with a diverse soils’ composition. The vineyards lay on clay-silex, clay-limestone, clay-sand and gravels soils.
Viticulture: Gamay and sauvignon are the main grape varieties.
Vinification: The vinification is short with cold maceration in order to produce easy-drinking, fruit-forward and aromatic wines.
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