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Département in south-east France on the Mediterranean coast with the capital Toulon in the Provence region (politically Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). It is named after the river. It is bordered by the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône (west), Vaucluse (north-west), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (north) and Alpes-Maritimes (east). The south is formed by the Mediterranean coast with the western Côte d'Azur. The Var department is the largest French producer of cut flowers. Almost half of the agricultural land is used for viticulture.

Rebfläcxhen im IGP-Bedreich Var Coteaux du Verdon

Climate & soil

The vineyards cover around 28,000 hectares of vines. The climate is Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The mistral ensures dry air and good ventilation of the vineyards. The soils are predominantly calcareous and rich in slate, with a proportion of sandy-loamy formations.

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