Frontignac

/frɔ̃tiɲak/ noun

Definition

A sweet, aromatic wine from the Frontignan region of France, typically made from Muscat grapes.

Etymology

Named after the town of Frontignan (also spelled Frontignan) in southern France. The wine has been produced there since medieval times and became especially popular in England during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Kelly Says

This wine was so prestigious that it appears in Shakespeare's works and was favored by English royalty, making it one of the few food products with a name that directly connects to a specific geographic origin and is still recognized today.

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