Best Provençal Fruit Types
Citron de Menton is a fresh, hand-harvested lemon grown in the Alpes-Maritimes region in France. The lemons must come from the varieties of Adamo, Cerza, Eureka, Santa Teresa and Menton.
It has an intense yellow color when it's fully ripe, which becomes almost fluorescent at night. Citron de Menton has a pleasant fragrance and aroma of fresh citronella and its juice is slightly acidic but not bitter, while the lemon peel is rich in essential oils.
Muscat du Ventoux is a table grape of the Muscat de Hambourg variety with an intense and delicate muscat scent. The grapes are large and have a strong deep blue, almost black color without any irregularities on the skin. They are grown in the Vaucluse region in France and have been since the turn of the century, and the region's favorable climate and geological position provide the delicate flavors to the grapes.
All the grapes are hand-picked to ensure the best possible quality control. They are naturally sweet and juicy, rich in iron, magnesium and calcium and usually eaten at the end of the meal as a dessert or made into fine wines.
Figue de Solliés is a whole, fresh fig of the Bourjassote Noire variety, with a uniquely balanced flavor of acidity and sweetness, grown in the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, department of Var. The figs are violet with black veins and their texture is dense and firm.
On the inside of the fruit, the flesh is glossy and juicy with a dark red colour and numerous beige grains. Although the figs are shaped like a crushed teardrop, there is nothing to cry about, on the contrary, they smell beautiful, with a scent of red fruits such as watermelon, honeydew melon and strawberries.
Abricot des Baronnies is a variety of fresh apricot cultivated in the foothills of the Alps, notable for its particularly sweet flavor. This fruit can be found in various colors, including orange, bicolor, red, or white. Its cultivation area is primarily in the southeast of France, especially in the south of the Drôme department, with some areas extending into the neighboring departments of Vaucluse and Hautes-Alpes.
The geographical area designated for the cultivation of Abricot des Baronnies spans 87 municipalities and was defined based on historical, geographical, and geomorphological criteria characteristic of the Baronnies territory, as well as the historical development zone of apricot production in the Baronnies.
Clairette is a white grape variety that is primarily grown in the southern Rhône Valley and Provence regions of France. It is known for producing fresh, aromatic wines with a high level of acidity and moderate alcohol content. Clairette is often used in blends but can also be vinified on its own to produce varietal wines.
The flavor profile of Clairette wines typically includes notes of green apple, pear, and citrus fruits such as lemon and lime. These wines often have floral aromas, with hints of white flowers and herbs, and sometimes a touch of minerality. The high acidity of Clairette makes the wines crisp and refreshing, while the moderate alcohol content helps maintain a balanced and light-bodied structure.
Pommes des Alpes de Haute Durance are fresh apples from the Golden Delicious and Gala varieties and their cross-breeds, grown in the French regions of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Hautes-Alpes, where there are 300 days of sunshine in a year on average, ideal conditions for the production of fruit.
The apples are placed in cold storage just after the harvest, with a minimum degree of firmness in order to ensure the crunchiness of the final product. They have a great intensity of color, the taste is pleasantly sweet, with a high sugar content, and the texture is tender, crispy and crunchy.
Cerise des coteaux du Ventoux is a French red table cherry originating from the foothills of Mont Ventoux in the department of Vaucluse. The cherries are obtained from cultivars of Prunus avium L., Prunus cerasus L., or their hybrids. The minimum size of the cherries is 24 mm and when picked (always by hand), they should be of optimal ripeness, which is determined on the basis of three color ranges and a minimum sugar content.
In the production area, the cherries are a traditional crop that has been cultivated for hundreds of years. The first written references to the cherries from this area date back to the 17th century. Nowadays, the cherries can be found on the market from May to mid-July.
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