Provence's red wine

According to Vins de Provence, rosé makes up about 90% of the wine produced in Provence. Rosés are often created from red-skinned grapes that have been directly pressed, giving the juice a very brief period of skin contact that gives it the famously stunning pink hue. However, when given additional time in touch with the skins, some of these grapes are committed to generating different kinds of red wine, creating the flavor, color, and tannic profile of a traditional vin rouge.

The predominant red wine grapes in Provence, though this varies by appellation, include grenache noir, cinsault, syrah, mourvèdre, tibouren, and counoise; other grapes like cabernet sauvignon and carignan are also employed. Despite the possibility of single-varietal bottles, many of the red wines from Provence are mixes. Provençal red wines tend to be strong and full-bodied, however, there are obviously many other ways they can be presented, thanks to the abundant sunshine and a lengthy growing season. These wines pair well with foods that have been flame-grilled and aged cheeses.