Book Winery Visits in the Touraine Wine Region

Wine tourism in Touraine centres on the wineries within easy reach of Touraine — estates rooted in a diverse wine landscape that coax indigenous and international varieties into a range of wines with distinctive local character of genuine character. If you're searching for wineries near you or a guided tasting close to Touraine, the options are right on your doorstep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Touraine?

Touraine is an AOC in the Loire Valley. It is located along the Loire River from the Muscadet region near Nantes on the Atlantic coast in north-central France.

How to reach wineries in Touraine?

There are two main airports close to wineries in Touraine: Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). If you decide to get to wineries in Touraine by car, there are several motorways that you can choose from. From Paris and Bordeaux, you can drive along the A10 that passes through Tours, take the A85 to reach most of the wineries.

The best season to visit wineries in Touraine?

The best time to visit wineries in Touraine s between April and June or September and October. During these periods, you will get to enjoy long spring and autumn days and profit from a mild Atlantic climate. Touraine is a popular holiday destination because of its stunning castles and during the summer season, there might be more tourists compared to spring and autumn.

What do wineries in Touraine offer?

Wineries in Touraine are mostly family-owned and located in beautiful estates or castles in the middle of the French countryside. Winemakers at wineries in Touraine will welcome you to taste their best wines, discover their domaines and teach you how they make the magic happen. Almost all wineries in Touraine have reduced mobility access, offer activities for kids and are pet-friendly.

The most common grape varieties and style of wines in Touraine

Red grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt, Pinot noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot gris, Grolleau, Pineau d'Aunis and Gamay
White grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Arbois

It is allowed to make white, red, rose and sparkling wines in various appellation areas, with all gradations of residual sugar, from dry to sweet. More than half of the wines are white, of which the main share is accounted for by Sauvignon Blanc, a small part by Chenin Blanc, as well as other white varieties. From the reds, Gamay is most produced, and Cabernet Franc is also grown, where the best red appellation selected for it.

What are the most popular wineries to visit in Touraine?

These are the most popular wineries to visit in Touraine:

Which wineries in Touraine produce organic wines?

These wineries in Touraine produce organic wines: