France is one of the oldest and most famous regions of Europe in which wine is made. In this country, the production of this drink was started in the sixth century BC, after which winemaking began to flourish. To date, one of the most popular and high-quality drinks is precisely French wines. The names "Vermouth", "Montrachet", "Tavel" are today heard by every wine connoisseur. Only Spain and Italy may compete with France in the volume of production of this drink. This country makes wines of several tens of thousands of different brands! A wide variety of French wines are available. There are different names , but there are only four categories into which they are divided.
Table wines. They are produced, as a rule, from grapes grown in a nearby region, or from berries that grew in different regions. The following conditions must be met: the plant should have been in France. The labels indicate that this is table wine produced in this country. Blending is used to produce such a drink. Refined sugar is also added to the grape must . The strength of this drink does not exceed 15 percent, and it should be at least 8.5%. Refined bouquet of aromas, excellent tastes, the minimum fortress - that is what characterizes these French wines. The names that appear on the label should be labeled "VIN DE TABLE DE FRANCE" next to it, which means it is a table wine made in France.
The next category is local wines. This is a kind of dining rooms, but they are of better quality. They produce these drinks from the best grape varieties that grow in a particular area. Their names always indicate the labels. These are very simple, ordinary French wines. The names on the bottle of this local drink should be accompanied by the following inscription: "Vin de Pay", that is, "local wine". The most popular seperate wines are those made from several grape varieties. And connect them immediately before crushing. It turns out a very refined and aromatic French wine. The name "Chardonnay" or "Merlot", "Cabernet Sauvignon" - this is the name of the drinks just such a fancy look.
Attention should be paid to delimited drinks. Very rare wines, since they are required to meet a number of requirements that relate to the production zone, maximum yield, grapes used, methods of cultivation, fortress, etc. I would like to note Montrachet - this is white French wine, which is the most expensive and famous of all the white wines of this country. It is made from a grape variety called chardonnay. The characteristic golden color of the drink, mild taste and delicate aroma - this is the real "Montrachet".
And the last category is drinks of the category of "names controlled by their origin." They are produced in appellation, a specific area. And this territory guarantees the true authenticity of the wines that are produced in it. Such drinks are among the best wines in France. Individual legal documents are drawn up on them, which are the official confirmation of the quality of the drink.