{"id":83,"count":3,"description":"Each spring in Tours, as if stirred by the ghost of Rabelais himself, <b>Vitiloire<\/b> blooms like a sensuous ode to the landscapes and flavors of the Loire Valley. Since its first edition in 2003, this open-air celebration has elegantly bridged the gap between age-old viticultural traditions and the city\u2019s vibrant, contemporary energy. Here, beneath the gentle plane trees of the Boulevard Heurteloup, hundreds of winemakers unfurl their terroirs like storybooks\u2014pages scented with flint, chalk, and wildflower. Loire clich\u00e9s\u2014Chinon\u2019s brooding reds or Vouvray\u2019s honeyed whites\u2014are gently nudged aside by unexpected tastings: a sprightly Romorantin from Cour-Cheverny, or a dry Montlouis that lingers like a whispered memory. True to its region\u2019s mosaic identity, Vitiloire showcases over 80 appellations, crafted from noble c\u00e9pages like Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon, each reflecting soil and soul through time-honored techniques such as sur lie aging or slow b\u00e2tonnage. The magic strikes best in late May, when the light turns golden and the air carries whispers of limestone and lilacs\u2014perfect for losing track of time between sips.\u00a0Continue your journey through the Loire\u2019s hidden delicacies and timeless terroirs in our related features.","link":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/magazine\/tag\/vitiloire\/","name":"Vitiloire","slug":"vitiloire","taxonomy":"post_tag","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags\/83","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/post_tag"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?tags=83"},{"href":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinations?tags=83"},{"href":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publicite?tags=83"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}