The Loire Valley produces high quality wines in all styles. All the wines, whatever their color or style, share the characteristics that make Loire Valley wines unique: freshness, finesse and food friendliness.

The white wines of the Loire Valley are perfect wines for spring and summer. Their fruity aromas and refreshing acidity make them ideal for warm weather, when bigger, heavily oaked wines may not satisfy thirst.

The rosé wines of the Loire Valley are refreshing, full of flavor and are excellent for picnics and barbecues. And, as many of them are slightly off-dry, they are the perfect transition wine for "white Zinfandel" drinkers who want to learn more about wine. They pair especially well with Asian cuisine.

The red wines of the Loire Valley can be light or full-bodied, but they are never overpowering. The lighter ones can be served chilled at a summer barbecue, and the fuller bodied are excellent for autumn, or as a slightly lighter alternative to more traditional winter wines.

The sparkling wines of the Loire are perfect wines for the winter holidays, but can be enjoyed for any reason, at any time, just for fun.

The Loire Valley produces some of the best sweet wines in the world. They can be enjoyed as an aperitif at the beginning of a great meal or as the final glass of wine. They also complement foie gras preparations and blue cheeses.

The Loire Valley is home to a wide array of varietals that produce wine in every possible style. In addition to setting the standard for some distinctive varietals, there are a number of unusual, little-known grapes that are interesting to discover.