The wine-growing region The Fitou vineyards cover 2,560 hectares in 9 communes, 5 of which lie alongside the Mediterranean sea from Narbonne to Perpignan and the other 4 nestle further inland. The vineyard stretches from the low coastal hills to the steep terraces of the mountainous Corbières region. The Fitou vineyards benefit from a hot, dry climate with maximum sunshine. It is said that the sun shines 330 days a year here...
Fitou, a wine-growing region along the coastline.

Vine varieties Four different varieties of grape are used to make Fitou: Carignan, to structure the wine and lend it a ruby glow, Grenache to bring a light, silky touch and, more recently, Mourvèdre and Syrah to add flavour, persistence and elegance.

A brief history... Even back in Antiquity, Greeks planted vines along the coastline near the ports. The Romans continued to exploit the vineyards and exported overland, using the Via Domitia between Italy and Spain. Over the centuries, the vineyard's reputation steadily grew. Documents dating back to Philippe Auguste, Louis XIII and Louis XIV all testify to this. In 1948, red Fitou wine obtained the Languedoc's first AOC (certified label of origin).

		A wine waiter's tips... Fitou is a wine full of character with rich, complex aromas: red fruit (blackberry, raspberry), pepper, ripe fruit, prunes, roasted almonds, leather and garrigue. A 3- or 4-year-old Fitou should be served at 15°C, whereas one of 5 years or more should be served at 18°C. To fully appreciate the wine, pour it into a carafe a few minutes before tasting.

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