Cerise des coteaux du Ventoux

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.