Do-it-Yourself Bellet Wine Tour
Taste · The Riviera Grapevine · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceOne of the most common search terms which bring visitors to this blog is Bellet wine tours (or variants on the theme). It’s also the subject that I receive the most emails and messages about. It’s fantastic to see that so many people coming to Nice want to learn more here.
The Bellet Vineyards
With only 50 hectares under cultivation, the vineyards of Bellet are one of the smallest appellations in France and the only one within the limits of a municipality. However, blessed with plenty of sunshine, sufficient rain, and enough wind, Bellet is a perfect microclimate for growing grapes. There are currently nine (9) vineyards in Bellet listed below:
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