THE NATIVE GRAPES
SOUTHWEST FRANCE
A real hive for native activity
Regional Vineyard
Dedicated to Quality
There are some 50,000 hectares of vineyard dedicated to producing wines in Southwest France.
Notable Cru/Zones:
Brulhois
Cahors
230km East-Southeast of Bordeaux. Home to native red variety Malbec, locally known as Cot!
Coteaux de Quercy
Fronton
Gaillac
Jurancon
Madiran
Marcillac
Wine Style/Quality:
% RED
46%
% WHITE
54%
% AOP Wines
20% – AOP Wines – This is the highest quality standard.
57% – IGP Wines – The next best thing
23% – Table Wines – simple pleasures
Native Reds
Cot [aka Malbec]
Internationally know as ‘Malbec’ with most well known varietals coming from Argentina. However it’s homeland of Cahors delivers worthy alternatives. It’s a sibling of Merlot. Make the discovery & let us know!
Courbu Noir
Fer
Gros Verdot
Jurancon Noir
Manseng Noir
Mauzac Noir
Negrette
Prunelard
Tannat
Native Whites
Courbu Blanc
Folle Blanche
Gros Manseng
Jurancon Blanc
Mauzac Blanc
Ondenc
Petit Manseng
Petit Courbu
OUR STATSOURCES:
France Vins de Sudouest – www.france-sudouest.com
Wine Grapes – A complete guide Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz
The World Atlas of Wine – Johnson & Robinson
AIS Associazione Italiana Sommelier – Il vino nel Mondo Edition 2012