{"id":53883,"date":"2026-07-31T15:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=53883"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:15:22","slug":"wines-summer-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/wines-summer-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Raise your wine glass to summer 2026, with Colombelle, Fiorente, Moderato and Vend\u00f4mois Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer, discover a selection of refreshing drinks, the limited-edition Colombelle<\/em> wine with its festive spirit, the elegant grey wines from the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/em>, made from the rare Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/em> grape, plus Fiorente<\/em>, the Italian elderflower liqueur<\/em>, perfect for a Hugo Spritz<\/em>, and even Moderato<\/em>\u2019s light, fruity alcohol-free ros\u00e9<\/em>. Ideal suggestions to elevate aperitifs, barbecues, and sunny meals with freshness and conviviality.<\/strong> By AL & AP<\/em><\/p>\n

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Colombelle<\/strong> <\/em>festivities embrace a retro disco<\/strong> theme, inviting anyone to dust off their vintage<\/strong> outfits..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let’s start this tour <\/strong>with the limited edition wine <\/strong>of Colombelle 2025<\/strong><\/em>, imagined by Plaimont<\/em> <\/strong><\/a>cooperative. This Gers’ <\/strong>iconic Primeur<\/em> <\/strong>wine goes into a Disco <\/strong>mood, with this original label<\/strong>. Therefore, this Colombelle Limited Edition 2025<\/strong><\/em> marks a return to its Gascon<\/em> <\/strong>roots, celebrating the iconic Colombard<\/em> <\/strong>grape and the expertise of Plaimont<\/em><\/strong>\u2019s winemakers. Night-harvested<\/strong> to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity<\/strong>, this dry white wine<\/strong> reveals vibrant notes of lime<\/strong>, grapefruit<\/strong>, nectarine<\/strong> <\/em>and also exotic fruits<\/strong>. Therefore, better known as c<\/strong>risp<\/strong>, fresh<\/strong>, and deliciously fruity<\/strong>, this refreshing cuv\u00e9e <\/em><\/strong>would naturally bring every meal<\/strong> to a lively and refreshing finish<\/strong>, capturing the distinctive character<\/strong> of the Gascogne <\/em><\/strong>region terroir<\/em><\/strong> in every glass<\/strong>. For information, anchored in this region<\/strong>, the Gers <\/strong>department, but not only, would come alive to the rhythm of this festive vintage<\/strong>, perfectly blending winemaking <\/strong>tradition with a celebratory spirit<\/strong>, that has already won over countless wine enthusiasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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More details on their official website<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another way to explore this hidden treasure<\/strong> of the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/em><\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After this festive<\/strong> part, come grey wines<\/strong>, mainly emanating from the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, and exclusively produced from Pineau d’Aunis<\/strong><\/em>, a rare<\/strong> and historic grape variety<\/strong>, unique to the region<\/strong>. Once widely cultivated<\/strong>, it now survives on only 140 hectares<\/strong> here (and in a handful of villages along the Cher Valley<\/strong>), having largely been replaced elsewhere by Cabernet Franc<\/strong><\/em>. In the historic Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> vineyard, established since the 5th century<\/strong> along the bends of the Loir River<\/strong>, taste the Cuv\u00e9e Jasmine 2025<\/em><\/strong> by Domaine Martelli\u00e8re<\/strong><\/em> in Montoire-sur-le-Loir<\/strong>, able to showcase the full potential of this Pineau d’Aunis <\/strong><\/em>heritage. This pale grey wine<\/strong>, adorned with its bright silvery hue<\/strong>, reveals an intense floral <\/strong>bouquet<\/em> of peony<\/strong>, enhanced by fruity<\/strong> aromas of pear<\/strong> and mirabelle<\/em> plum<\/strong>. On the palate, it is round<\/strong>, crisp<\/strong>, and beautifully textured<\/strong>, finishing with a delicate peppery note<\/strong>. This juice <\/strong>may perfectly pairs with grilled <\/strong>dishes, or expressive cheeses<\/strong>, such as Camembert<\/strong> <\/em>and Pont-l’\u00c9v\u00eaque<\/strong><\/em>. Then, why not discover another beautiful expression<\/strong> with a new gem<\/strong>? Also, very representative from this clay-limestone <\/strong>type terroir<\/em><\/strong>, spread all over the AOP Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, which covers 125 hectares<\/strong> across 28 villages<\/strong>. The organic Gris Bodin 2025<\/em><\/strong>, imagined this time by the Domaine Colin<\/strong><\/em>, features a brilliant salmon-pink <\/strong>dress, as for a mineral <\/strong>nose, along red berry <\/strong>aromas, and a fresh, long-lasting palate<\/strong>, full of hints of mint<\/strong> and spice<\/strong>. A good idea that would beautifully pairs with shrimps<\/strong>, langoustines<\/strong><\/em>, or any other grilled fish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More details on their official website<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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An Italian<\/strong> elderflower liqueur<\/strong> <\/em>for refreshing aperitifs<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, let’s turn to your next refreshing aperitif<\/strong><\/em>, by discovering Fiorente<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, an Italian elderflower <\/strong>based liqueur<\/strong> <\/em>from Piedmont<\/strong>. Introduced in June 2014<\/strong> (despite packaging<\/strong> that suggests a much older heritage<\/strong>), this modern liqueur<\/strong> stands out with its amber <\/strong>colour and its naturally floral<\/strong> and herbal <\/strong>aromas. Less sweet<\/strong> than many competitors<\/strong>, it seems that Fiorente<\/strong> <\/em>was specifically created for bartenders<\/strong>, notably through a collaboration<\/strong> between the Francoli<\/em> Distillery<\/strong> and London<\/strong>-based distributor Bibendum<\/strong><\/em>. Its name<\/strong>, meaning flourishing<\/strong>, pays tribute to Flora<\/strong><\/em>, the Roman<\/strong> goddess of flowers<\/strong> and vegetation<\/strong>. Made by macerating dried elderflower blossoms<\/strong> in neutral grape <\/strong>spirit, it is then blended with a touch of spearmint <\/strong>essence, along lemon juice<\/strong>, and beet sugar<\/strong>. The elder tree <\/strong>(also known as Sambucus<\/strong><\/em>), traditionally found in wetland<\/strong> areas, has been valued since ancient times<\/strong> for its remarkable properties<\/strong>. The result resides in a stylish and versatile liqueur<\/strong>, since Fiorente<\/strong> <\/em>is ideal for enhancing cocktails<\/strong>. By the way, one of the finest aperitivo<\/strong> <\/em>serves is undoubtedly the Hugo Spritz<\/strong><\/em>, simply to be prepared with Prosecco<\/strong><\/em>, sparkling water<\/strong>, and of course Fiorente<\/strong><\/em>. <\/p>\n

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More details on their official website<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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An alcohol-free<\/strong> ros\u00e9<\/em> reinventing aperitif <\/strong><\/em>time..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the fast-growing world of alcohol<\/strong>-free wines<\/strong>, the Moderato<\/strong> <\/em><\/a>project proposes La Cuv\u00e9e R\u00e9volutionnaire<\/strong><\/em>, that stands out for its originality<\/strong>. Based on a unique blend<\/strong> of two emblematic South-West French<\/strong> grape varieties, Gros Manseng<\/strong><\/em> and Merlot<\/strong><\/em>. Indeed, this no-alcohol wine<\/strong> combines the fruity<\/strong> roundness of Merlot<\/strong> <\/em>with the bright acidity<\/strong> of Gros Manseng<\/strong><\/em> variety, creating a dry<\/strong>, elegant<\/strong>, and well-balanced ros\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>. Its bright pale pink colour<\/strong> introduces an expressive nose of ripe<\/strong> and tangy red berries<\/strong>. On the palate, this wine<\/strong> appears as smooth<\/strong>, round<\/strong>, and refreshingly vibrant<\/strong>, finishing with a crisp<\/strong>, thirst-quenching finish<\/strong>. With only 10 kcal <\/strong>per 100 ml<\/strong>, it may as well appeal to consumers<\/strong>, seeking lighter alternatives<\/strong>. Thereafter, it is recommended serving it between 8 <\/strong>and 10\u00b0C<\/strong> as an aperitif<\/strong>, or alongside light starters, summer salads<\/strong>, and fruit<\/strong>-based desserts<\/strong>. The result is an elegant<\/strong>, convivial<\/strong>, and refined<\/strong>, this so-called Moderato<\/strong> <\/em>wine proves that removing alcohol<\/strong> does not necessarily mean sacrificing the pleasure of wine<\/strong>. A true summer success<\/strong>, ready to be enjoyed without moderation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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More details on their official website<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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