Definition: Ancenis hillsides

The Vineyard
Location: The Coteaux d'Ancenis vineyard is located on both sides of the Loire River east of Nantes, around the town of Ancenis. It is mainly spread over a dozen municipalities in the departments of Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire.

Area: 261 hectares.

History:

The vineyard has been established in the Pays d'Ancenis since the Roman invasion. However, it was not until the 17th century that these light, clear wines were first mentioned.
Appellations d'Origine Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure since 1954, these wines have taken up residence in the cantons of Ancenis, but also Ligné, Champtoceaux, Saint-Florent le Vieil and Varades.

Soils:

On mica schist, gneiss and green rocks, as in the rest of the Nantes vineyards.

Climate:

Temperate oceanic with significantly lower rainfall than most of the Nantes vineyards.

The wine:

Annual production: approximately 16,000 hl.
Yield: reds: approximately 60 hl/ha; rosés and whites: approximately 65 hl/ha.

Grape varieties: reds: mainly Gamay Noir Jus Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon; whites: Chenin Blanc and Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), which is becoming increasingly popular for producing semi-dry white wines.

Tasting notes:
Sensory characteristics: reds and rosés: light, fruity wines with a pale ruby or cherry colour and subtle, fruity aromas; whites: Malvoisie wines can be served at any temperature.
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