Appellation Production Requirements

Question 1

What is the min. potential alcohol for the Côtes du Rhône AOP wines?

Answer 1

The min. potential alcohol for Côtes du Rhône AOP wines 11% abv. (10.5% abv. for vineyards north of Montélimar.

Question 2

What is the minimum planting density allowed in the Côte-Rotie AOP ?

Answer 2

The Côte-Rotie AOP requires a minimum of 6K vines per hectare in the vineyard areas.