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Go on! Bloom Big with Loire Wines With its rich history and diverse terroir, the Loire Valley is home to some of France’s most dynamic wines. Renowned for their fresh, fruity, and floral profiles, Loire wines reflect both tradition and innovation. Recently, Wine Enthusiast tasted and rated a standout selection of these wines, giving wine lovers the perfect guide to explore the best the region has to offer. From the vibrant Sauvignon Blanc to the bold Cabernet Franc, these highly rated wines are your invitation to discover the Loire’s unique flavors. Explore the scores and let your next glass bloom big. Click Here to View These Scores Image Courtesy of INTERLOIRE Image Courtesy of INTERLOIRE With its majestic chateaux, verdant landscapes and long history of winemaking, the Loire is known as the Garden of France. Home to three distinct regions—Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur and Touraine—France’s third-largest wine producing area is ripe for discovery. Innovation

Getty Images Barbera d’Asti DOCG (Bar · bay · rah Dee · ahh · stee) Southeast of Turin, in the heart of Italy’s hilly, truffle-rich Piedmont region, sits the historic province of Asti, which is widely known for its sparkling wine production, thanks to the enduring appeal of Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti. In addition, local wines Barbera d’Asti and Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG are among the most important Italian reds in the world, and the Barbera grape, grown on the sun-facing slopes of Monferrato hills for centuries, is Piedmont’s most-planted variety. A rich, ruby red color that borders on black, Barbera d’Asti offers gentle acidity and intensity, with a complex bouquet of juicy red fruit that becomes richer in the oak-aged Superiore. Scenes from the Region Sponsored by Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e vini del Monferrato The iconic lands of Barbera D’Asti and Monferrato wines are a study in wine-growing excellence. History Ancient Ligur