Which grape is commonly used to produce Rose d'Anjou?

Which grape is commonly used to produce Rose d'Anjou?

• A. Grolleau
• B. Cabernet Franc
• C. Pinot Noir
• D. Merlot

Answer: (A)

Rose d'Anjou is traditionally produced from the Grolleau grape. Grolleau, a red variety grown in the Loire’s Anjou region, tends to yield wines with bright acidity and a light, fruity profile that press well for pink rosés, giving the characteristic pale to medium pink color and easy-drinking style of Rose d'Anjou. While other grapes can appear in Loire rosés, they aren’t the defining choice for this particular appellation—Grolleau is the grape most closely associated with it.

Rose d'Anjou is traditionally produced from the Grolleau grape. Grolleau, a red variety grown in the Loire’s Anjou region, tends to yield wines with bright acidity and a light, fruity profile that press well for pink rosés, giving the characteristic pale to medium pink color and easy-drinking style of Rose d'Anjou. While other grapes can appear in Loire rosés, they aren’t the defining choice for this particular appellation—Grolleau is the grape most closely associated with it.