Côtes de Sambre et Meuse

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The climate of the zone is described as temperate and humid, which constitutes one of the natural factors associated with local viticulture.
• The soils of the zone are described as rich and diverse, and, together with the climate, characterise the zone and its wines.
• The production zone corresponds to the hydrographic basin of the Meuse, comprising several sub-basins: the upper Meuse, the lower Meuse, the Sambre, the Ourthe, the Amblève, the Semois, the Chiers, the Vesdre, and the Lesse. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The appellation Côtes de Sambre et Meuse was recognised as a quality wine with a controlled designation of origin by a ministerial decree of 27 May 2004, published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 4 November 2004. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The winemaking techniques employed preserve the typical fruity characteristics of the grape varieties, and these elements, combined with the expertise of the growers, yield wines that are light, fruity, and lively.

• The grapes produced are high in acidity and low in sugars and tannins, resulting in wines with a distinctive acidity and a naturally low alcoholic strength.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Belgium

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-BE-A0009
• Official trade body site — Association des Vignerons de Wallonie (AVW)