| Wine region | |
 | |
| Official name | Vinsobres |
|---|---|
| Type | Appellation d'origine contrôlée |
| Country | France |
| Part of | Southern Rhone |
| Other regions in Southern Rhone | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras, Lirac |
| Climate region | Mediterranean climate |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1385 hectares |
| Grapes produced | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault |
| Wine produced | 15,000 hl (2005) |
Vinsobres is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for red wine in the southern part of the Rhône wine region of France, situated around Vinsobres.
Vinsobres was previously a part of the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages AOC. On 17 February 2006, it was created as a separate AOC, and therefore received the status of a "Rhône Cru". The wines must contain at least 50% Grenache and 25% Syrah and/or Mourvèdre.[1]
Historically, this area has a strong tradition in olive cultivation, and some current vineyards have been converted from growing olives.
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