Fitou

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Fitou is a large red wine appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

The dominant vine variety is Carignan which has to constitute 40% of any blend. Grenache, Llandoner Pelut, Mourvèdre and Syrah are also often blended with it. These wines are made for drinking young, and tend to be tannic with fresh forest fruit flavours.

Wines from Fitou may also be 'Rivesaltes', a vin doux naturel.

[edit] See also

• French wine
• Globalization of wine

[edit] External links

• Fitou website
• Tasting note