Vinsobres (French pronunciation: [vɛ̃sɔbʁ]) 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 AOC
Wine region
Official nameVinsobres
TypeAppellation d'origine contrôlée
CountryFrance
Part ofSouthern Rhone
Other regions in Southern RhoneChâteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras, Lirac
Climate regionMediterranean climate
Size of planted vineyards1385 hectares
Grapes producedGrenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault
Wine produced15,000 hl (2005)

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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