In the Middle Ages, around 582 AD, the first vineyard was recorded in Dulan producing area. The emergence of vineyards around castles in Chalonnes region is a joint masterpiece of Count Anjou and religious institutions. The reputation of wines from many producing areas has been greatly improved in the Middle Ages, such as Saint Pour &; CcedilAin), Anger, Sansel, Orleans and other producing areas.
It must be mentioned that Henry II's Plantagenet Dynasty. Henry II, Earl of Anjou, became king of England in 1 154. He brought Anjou's wine into the court. In the past thousand years, due to the preference of French and British royal families for Loire wine, the excellent reputation of Loire wine has been created.
From the Middle Ages to the15th century, the middle class began to form gradually due to the abolition of exclusive laws that gave nobles the exclusive right to sell wine and the development and extension of vineyards around Angles, Somme and Orleans. The development of middle-class vineyards has also greatly promoted the export to Finland and other Nordic cities. /kloc-In the 6th century, the export of Loire wine to the Netherlands increased obviously because of its taste, convenience and privilege.
18th century and19th century were difficult times for Loire wine. The influence of the French Revolution on Loire wine was devastating. In addition, the development of new means of transportation at that time, especially the development of railways, forced the Loire wine to face competition from the central producing areas. /kloc-The grape nodule aphid disease in the late 20th century destroyed most vineyards in the Loire River.
In the 20th century, in order to guarantee the quality of wine legally, France established the legal naming system of origin (AOC) from 1935. The legal naming system of origin (AOC) was established in the Loire River area in 1936. Loire Valley enjoys the reputation of "French Garden" and is one of the most important wine producing areas in northwest France. The Loire River, the longest river in France, flows through here, and castles and grape estates in the producing areas are built along the river and can be seen everywhere.
The main secondary producing areas in Loire Valley are Nantai, Anjou, Dulan and Somel, and their wines have a long history. According to relevant data, the drama of wine history in Loire Valley began in the early Middle Ages (5th century AD), and the first vineyard was recorded in Dulan region around 582 AD. The wines in many sub-producing areas here have been famous since the Middle Ages, and the royal family and religious figures have played an indispensable role in it. Henry II, Earl of Anjou, is one of the members of the royal family who have to be mentioned. He became king of England in 1 154. Under his protection, Anjou wine entered the court with dignity, won the love of all royal family members, and laid a solid foundation for the reputation of Loire Valley. From the Middle Ages to the15th century, the exclusive right of noble wine was deprived, and the middle-class vineyards flourished. 18th century and19th century were difficult times for the wine industry in Loire Valley, and the producing areas were hit by the French Revolution and nodule aphid disease. In the 20th century, the year after the establishment of AOC system in France, that is, 1936, the Loire Valley also established AOC system, which legally guaranteed the quality of wine in this region.
The Loire Valley is located in the north of western France, and the climate is generally mild. Nantes and Anjou have a maritime climate, with mild winters, hot summers, abundant sunshine and small temperature difference. Somir and Dulan are influenced by continental climate and belong to semi-marine climate. The rolling hills blocked the airflow from the ocean. From Dulan to the central border, the climate is gradually continental, and the influence of the ocean is getting weaker and weaker. The Loire River and its tributaries have played a very important role in alleviating many microclimates conducive to grape cultivation, so the wines here have maintained diversity and different styles.
In addition, the soil in this area is extremely complex and changeable, including limestone, flint and sandstone, as well as gravel, igneous rock and shale. It is these completely different geomorphological features that endow this region with a wide variety of wines and rich taste, among which Muscaday white wine is the most unique. This wine is hard, not sweet, and has a unique aroma. It can be used with shrimp, oysters, mussels, fish and other dishes. Chenin Blanc white wine with strong aroma, fruity red wine brewed by Pinot Noir and Gamay, Cabernet Franc and simple red wine brewed by malbec are all special wines in the producing areas. In addition, there are dry, semi-dry sparkling wine and sweet wine in this producing area.
The main varieties of white grapes in this area are Chenning Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Guade Burgundy, all of which are outstanding in this area. Late-maturing Shinan Bai has the aroma of apples, pears and acacia flowers. When it is ripe, it has the sweet smell of honey, fresh taste and high acidity, and can be used to brew wine, with rich aroma, rich taste and sweetness. Sauvignon Blanc is rich in the aroma of blackcurrant spores and asparagus, full of sour taste, sometimes accompanied by smoky and mineral flavor. Guadelbergen has strong vitality, cold and frost resistance, early maturity, small and round fruit, and is rich in acid. The outstanding red grape variety in this area is Pinlizhu, which loves the cool climate alone, and the elegant wine brewed has the aroma of red fruit and the taste of some plants.