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PROVENCE - ALPS - COTE D'AZUR
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PROVENCE INFORMATION
Provence – A Wine Lover’s Dream Come True!
Provence is often overlooked by companies that
offer traditional wine tasting tours, in spite of the excellence of its
wines. If you’re a true wine lover and wine fan, this beautiful location in
France offers the most fascinating scenery and, not to mention, some of the
best vineyards around.
In Provence, as everywhere in the Mediterranean, you’ll find the people full
of warmth, spontaneity and a “joie de vivre”. As you will soon discover, any
of these master oenologists (winemakers) will be delighted to introduce you
to the wines they have become famous for; and share a little of the region’s
history with you.
In Provence your days will be filled with sunshine and warmth, and lush
nights, scented with jasmine, lavender and wild thyme - whether you stay in
a bustling, crowded metropolis with all the modern conveniences, or a
turn-of-the-century country guest house filled with 17th and 18th century
antiques.
However, little do outsiders know that winemaking in Provence is a serious
business. Many of the winegrowers here have won the rights to include the
prestigious “AOC” designation (Appellation d’Origine Controlee) on their
bottles of wines. This label assures the buyer of a guaranteed vintage from
the designated region. In order to win the right to become designated as an
appellation wine, winegrowers much pass rigorous tests and inspections.
If you are thinking of traveling to the south of France in the near future,
think about including a trip to one of the vineyards of the 60 winegrowers
in the "Cotes de Provence" region. A small, yet beautiful area, it takes in
the departments of the Var and part of the Bouches-du-Rhone.
Located in the heart of Provence’s winemaking region, the “Maison des Cotes
de Provence” boasts an outstanding selection of appellation wines. The Cotes
de Provence winegrowers are experts in utilizing traditional methods when
harvesting and bottling their wines. Their deep respect for the soil, the
climate and the different varieties of grapes they use comes through in the
quality and taste of each bottle.
During your visit to Provence, you can also arrange to take a wine tasting
course at one of the vineyards where you will learn a complete understanding
of wine: its robe (color), its bouquet (perfume), its body (strength) and
everything you need to know about service, conservation and more. Not only
will you be able to taste the finest wines, but you will also learn
invaluable winemaking tips you can’t learn elsewhere.
For the true wine lover, Provence is definitely a place to visit – both for
the fantastic wines and unforgettable scenery! Author Info:
Mark Anthony: Mark Anthony is an avid
wine lover. He owns a number of wine-related sites, including
http://www.frenchwinesecrets.com ,
http://www.italianwinesecrets.com and
http://www.napawinesecrets.info . More wine articles, resources and
information can be found by visiting his sites.
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