Wines
Since Roman times, the light, stony soil of the hillsides has been used for growing vines. Luberon's 5000 hectares (123555 acres) produce almost half of France's edible grapes including two appellation d'origine contrôlée grapes.
Côtes du Luberon AOC
 Situated on the narrowest bank of the River Calavon, only the best exposed terraces and hillsides, sloping steeply down from the Massif du Luberon, are reserved for the A.O.C. vineyards.
These unique conditions produce a variety of grapes: the sweet, fruity, full-bodied Grenache, the rich, spicy, aromatic Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan.
The different grape varieties combined with centuries of wine-growing expertise give the A.O.C Côtes du Luberon its characteristic light, fruity character
Côtes du Ventoux A O.C
On the opposite bank of the Calavon, in the widest part of the valley, lie the A.O.C Côtes du Ventoux vineyards on a gentle slope leading down to the foothills of the Monts de Vaucluse.
These largely south and east-facing vineyards have marly, ochry or stony soils that lend a unique character and flavour to the same grapes as the A.O.C Côtes du Luberon vineyards.
These wines are either fruity and refined or bold and robust, and age well.
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