Condrieu — terraces on the Rhône slopes
On the slopes above the Rhône, walls and terraces shape the vineyard of Condrieu. The photograph shows one close view of rows of vines on the hillside.
From the source
Condrieu is a northern Rhône wine appellation. INAO describes its geographic area as seven communes across the Ardèche, Loire and Rhône departments. The appellation’s wine body identifies Viognier and the terraced slopes. The marker uses the commune of Condrieu as a reference point.
Editorial reading
INAO describes steep ground and retaining walls that hold material on the slopes. The appellation’s wine body identifies Viognier as characteristic of Condrieu. Look at the layout of the rows and the narrow strips of ground between walls. This view helps explain the physical work involved in tending a hillside vineyard without turning one plot into a picture of the entire appellation.
Recommendation
Use public routes or viewpoints and arrange any tasting with a producer in advance. Check the exact location of your appointment, since the appellation covers several communes. The commune marker is an orientation point for Condrieu.
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