Pouilly-Fumé
French wine region in the Loire valley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Pouilly-Fuissé from Burgundy.
Pouilly-Fumé (French pronunciation: [puji fyme]) is an appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for the dry sauvignon blanc white wine produced around Pouilly-sur-Loire, in the Nièvre département. Another white wine produced in the same area but with a different grape variety is called Pouilly-sur-Loire.
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Wine region | |
Type | AOC |
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Year established | 1937 |
Country | France |
Part of | Nivernais |
Climate region | moderate temperate oceanic |
Soil conditions | kimmeridgian marl and clay with flints |
Total area | 1,200 hectares |
Varietals produced | Sauvignon blanc[1] |
Wine produced | From 65 to 75 hl/ha[2] |
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