Orbois Touraine

Origin: An ancient grape variety originating from the Loire Valley, most likely from central Touraine. It belongs to the large family of historical Loire grape varieties.
Also known as: Menu Pineau, Arbois (not to be confused with the Jura appellation), Loire Pinot

Orbois — an autochthonous white variety of the Touraine, also known as Menu Pineau, grown in small quantities in the Touraine Amboise and Montlouis vineyards on the clay-siliceous soils and tuff of the Cher valley — is an extremely rare variety, preserved by a few passionate winegrowers.