The soils of the Auvergne volcanoes are very favorable to the cultivation of vines, especially in times of drought. Volcanic wine is increasingly popular with consumers.
The Puy-de-Dôme landscape is drawn by 80 volcanoes. On some slopes, vines grow in the volcanic soil. Mathieu Quesnewinegrower, owns five hectares of vines, which produce a volcanic wine with peppery and smoky notes. It exports 25% of its production, mainly in the United States and Canada. “Consumers are intrigued by small vineyards (…) with very specific features”explains Peter Despratcellar manager Desprat Saint Verny.
Volcanic earth resists global warming
A shop is even dedicated to volcanic wine in Clermont-Ferrand (Puy de Dome)and regularly registers new customers and new sales. Winegrowers are also in demand. With global warming, volcanic soil has a major advantage: it would retain more moisture in the soil. Fifteen cases are under consideration. Volcanic wine represents 900,000 bottles, i.e. 2% from production French wine.
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