Where does FAT bastard come from?
May 26th, 2010With the new 2009 vintages just coming into the market, we thought it might be interesting to share a little bit about the region where FAT bastard is produced.
The Languedoc-Roussillon is in southern France and spans the coastline of the Mediterranean from the border of Spain to the region of Provence. The vineyards there are thought to make up the single largest wine-producing area in the whole world, with more than 700,000 acres of vines. In fact, more wine is produced in the Languedoc than in the entire United States.
The climate and terrain are similar to those of Provence and the southern Rhône. It’s warm and arid, with very little rain during the peak growing season (May through August). Some of the main grape varieties of grapes that are grown in the area include: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
How wine is labeled in this region varies. Some wines are labeled according to their appellation, while others are labeled according to the variety of grape.
Grapes for FAT bastard wine are sourced from several vineyards throughout region. By combining the best characteristics of the vineyards in the area, we are able to produce high quality, fruit-driven, food-friendly wines that people enjoy all around the world.