News from Roussillon

05 Jul 2021

AOP Rivesaltes

AOP Rivesaltes produces wonderful Vins Doux Naturels (fortified sweet wines) in 4 main colours: Grenat (garnet), Ambré (amber), Tuilé (Tawny) and Rosé. You might think of them simply as dessert wines but they will surprise you when paired with spicy food or as an ingredient for a cocktail (see link...
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14 Jun 2021

Grenaches du Monde 2021: and the winners are…

After a breathtaking suspense and four successful decentralised editions, the last stage of the Grenaches du Monde 2021 took place on Tuesday in Ascoli Piceno, in the Italian Marches. This tasting concluded this hedonistic marathon that traversed the Grenache vineyards of Cebreros (Spain), Châteauneuf du Pape and Perpignan (France), and...
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07 Jun 2021

Roussillon Ambassadors for 2021

Wines of Roussillon is celebrating its Roussillon Ambassadors 2021. 42 of the region’s dry wines were selected to represent the region in 2021. A panel of sommeliers, retailers, œnologists and influencers tasted a total of 250 entries before giving their verdict. Roussillon Ambassadors feature white, rosé and red wines, including...
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07 Jun 2021

Banyuls and Food Pairing

Tucked away in the south eastern-most corner of Roussillon, Banyuls is a small appellation with a big reputation. Wine production centres on the seaside town of Banyuls-sur-Mer and includes the communes of Collioure, Port-Vendres and Cerbère. Grenache Noir is king in this appellation, providing at least 50% of the blend...
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07 Jun 2021

AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages

The AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages is found in the north of Roussillon. The region is crossed from west to east by the Agly, the most northern of Roussillon’s three main rivers, and stretches across 51 villages (communes). Here, it is all about the blend. AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages...
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26 May 2021

Wines of Roussillon announce 2021 UK Campaign

The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR) is launching a series of tasting and educational activities inviting the UK trade and press to delve deeper into the region’s unique culture, terroirs and styles. Wines of Roussillon is launching a new campaign set to boost the region’s profile in the...
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