Wineries in Rivesaltes
Rivesaltes: birthplace of the AOC and natural sweet wines
Rivesaltes gives its name to an AOC recognized since 1972 (with designations from as early as 1936), dedicated to natural sweet wines (VDN). The appellation area covers 86 communes in Pyrénées-Orientales and 9 in Aude, on varied soils: granitic sands, schists, clay-limestone and rocky terraces, between the Mediterranean Sea, the Albères and the Canigou.
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The emblematic grape varieties are Grenache (black, white, grey), Macabeu, Malvoisie du Roussillon and the Muscats. The Rivesaltes wines come in Grenat (ruby, red fruits), Ambré (hazelnut, almond, walnut), Tuilé (coffee, chocolate) and Rosé, with mentions of "Hors d'âge" or "Rancio" for extended aging.
Wine tourism in Rivesaltes lets you discover estates and cellars that perpetuate this unique know-how. Tastings of VDN, cellar visits and meetings with winemakers offer a deep dive into a terroir where tradition and quality go hand in hand.
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