Wine has been made in the Loire Valley for centuries, from the Atlantic Ocean to the land running along the longest river in France, the Loire.
Each appellation is subject to strict European controls, which cover the production zone, the varieties used, and the production techniques themselves. With #vineyards covering more than 40,000 hectares, the Loire Valley’s wine country offers a wealth of diversity.
40 #pdo appellations and #pgi wines, 2 million hectolitres of annual production volume, top French wine tourism region for quality visitor experiences