The major red grapes of Anjou include which two varietals?

The major red grapes of Anjou include which two varietals?

• A. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
• B. Syrah and Grenache
• C. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon
• D. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer: (D)

Anjou’s red wines are built primarily from two grapes that thrive in its cooler Loire climate: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is the Loire’s signature red, offering aromatic, medium-bodied wines with red-fruit and herb notes, while Cabernet Sauvignon is also grown there to add structure and aging potential. The other pairings are more typical of other regions (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to Bordeaux; Syrah and Grenache to the Rhône; Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon in Cahors or Argentina), so they don’t represent the two major red varietals for Anjou.

Anjou’s red wines are built primarily from two grapes that thrive in its cooler Loire climate: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is the Loire’s signature red, offering aromatic, medium-bodied wines with red-fruit and herb notes, while Cabernet Sauvignon is also grown there to add structure and aging potential. The other pairings are more typical of other regions (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to Bordeaux; Syrah and Grenache to the Rhône; Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon in Cahors or Argentina), so they don’t represent the two major red varietals for Anjou.