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Which grape varieties are typical and unique to the wines of the South West?
The South West stands out for its palette of indigenous grape varieties found nowhere else in France. The region lists 300 grape varieties, including 120 indigenous varieties, such as négrette, duras, mauzac, and loin-de-l'œil, which contribute to the incomparable typicity of local wines. On the red side, tannat reigns in Madiran, while malbec (also known as côt or auxerrois) is the lord of Cahors. For whites, gros manseng and petit manseng bring to the wines of Jurançon their celebrated aromas of exotic fruits and honey.
