IGP Mediterranee

Wine from IGP Mediterranee comes out of Provence, France, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Grenache, backed by Syrah, Cinsault, Viognier and Vermentino, plus one more.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and valley floor.

Rosé wine, red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and fruity, capturing the essence of provence, rich and full-bodied and showcasing dark fruit characteristics, plus two more.

Quality is codified by the IGP, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Chateau Miraval, Gerard Bertrand and Peyrassol.

Pour them alongside seafood, light salads, grilled vegetables and mediterranean dishes.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Rosé: Fresh and fruity, Capturing the essence of provence.

Red: Rich and full-bodied, Showcasing dark fruit characteristics.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Floral and citrus notes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• IGP

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Abbaye de Lerins Cuvee Saint-Honorat Rouge, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Abbaye de Lerins Cuvee Saint-Pierre, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Abbaye de Lerins Cuvee Saint-Sauveur Rouge, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Chateau de Berne Esprit de Mediterranee Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Chateau de l'Escarelle Palm Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Chateau du Rouet 'Teres' Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Chateau La Coste 'Lady A' Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France
• Chateau les Valentines 'Miss Valentine' Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France

At the table.

• seafood
• light salads
• grilled vegetables
• Mediterranean dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

IGP Mediterranee: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Provence guide.