pouilly-fumé
The appellation Pouilly-Fumé AOC is one of the most famous appellations of France for white wines.
The territory of Pouilly-Fumé AOC is located near Nevers, on the right bank of the Loire. The vineyards cover about 1200 hectares facing south and are cultivated almost exclusively with sauvignon blanc. It is an area with ancient traditions, which date back to the Roman occupation of Gaul and which have since been handed down over the centuries to the present day. The climate mitigated by the presence of the Loire and the calcareous soils rich in silica and kimmeridge marl, made up of fossil residues of sea shells, create perfect conditions for cultivating white grape vines. Just the particular composition of the soils gives Pouilly-Fumé sauvignon blanc unique and inimitable characteristics, with flint and smoky notes that have contributed to making it famous in the world.
They are wines of great finesse and elegance, with intense and refined aromatic profiles. Ideal to taste with seafood, smoked fish, fish in sauce or with goat cheeses, such as crottin de Chavignol. They have an aging potential of at least 5/6 years.