📜 Valençay
A small appellation around the Château de Valençay in southern Touraine.
Valençay is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Touraine.
Main grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Pinot Noir. Wines made here: White wine, Red wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Valençay ← main grape of ← 🍇 Gamay → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Touraine, 🍷 Still wine
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sauvignon Blanc, 🍇 Gamay, 🍇 Pinot Noir
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé
- In other topics
- 🧀 Valençay
Frequently asked questions
Where is Valençay?
Valençay is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Valençay wine?
Valençay wine is made mainly from these grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Pinot Noir.
What does the Valençay status mean?
Valençay is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
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📜 Cheverny · 📜 Coteaux du Giennois · 📜 Menetou-Salon · 📜 Côtes de Toul · 📜 Reuilly · 📜 Sancerre
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.