Ever since, vine-growing and the wine culture have ceaselessly fashioned the
landscapes, the villages
and the lives of the inhabitants.
With 145,000 hectares of vines, 90% of which are Appellation d’Origine
Contrôlée (Designation of Origin) areas, Aquitaine is the biggest region of
fine wines in the world!
Viticulture represents 39% of the region’s farming production, with
around 8 million hectolitres of red, rosé and white wine produced each year,
making… one billion bottles.
Present in all five départements of Aquitaine, vineyards are fascinating
places of discovery.
Gourmet discoveries, of course, via visits with tasting
sessions, oenology lessions and recipes
based on wine.
Cultural discoveries, both in certain museums
and in Châteaux which have art collections, often related to vines and wine.
Whatever the case, these discoveries are bound to be convivial, from
meetings with wine professionals to the many wine-related
fêtes.
By following the Wine
Routes or simply by following your nose, Aquitaine is a quite exceptional
wine destination!
Our
brochure on wine tourism
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