Pineau (des Charentes) ®
Language: French
Description: An apéritif of white wine and brandy from Charentes, said to have been invented when a winemaker mistakenly spilt some unfermented grape juice into a barrel which contained a little Cognac. He hid it away and, when it was rediscovered, pineau des Charentes was discovered. (18% alcohol).
Ethnicity: French
Most frequent country: France
Most frequent region: Charentes
See places: French food and cuisine, Charentes
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