AOC/AOP Regulations

Département

  • Maine-et-Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher

Styles and Encépagement

  • Rosé: Grolleau (Groslot), Grolleau Gris, Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis
  • Rosé de Loire may include the geographical designation „Val de Loire“ on the label

Assemblage

  • none specified

Minimum Potential Alcohol

  • 9.5% 

Minimum Must Weight

  • 153 g/l

Maximum Residual Sugar

  • 3 g/l

Minimum Planting Density

  • 4,000 vines per hectare

Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base)

  • 60 hl/ha

AOC Established

  • 1974 (last updated 2011)

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