Fitou AOC

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 (the 'hairy' Grenache, 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.

Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, a vin doux naturel, also comes from the region

[edit] See also

• French wine
• List of appellations in Languedoc-Roussillon

[edit] External links

• Fitou website
• Tasting note
• Fitou