Savoie

摘要

Savoie is that corner of France, tucked up under Lake Geneva, where France meets Switzerland and Italy. In many respects the culture of Savoie is an amalgam of those countries. At one time Savoie and much of northern Italy was part of the same kingdom. In fact, Savoie did not become part of France until 1860. This may be one reason why the main grape varieties grown here are not found elsewhere in France. Savoie—or Savoy as it is known in the English speaking world—is an alpine region where the freshness of the mountain air is matched by crispness of the local wines. Tourists are mainly attracted to the region by the many ski slopes. For example, Albertville—location of the 1992 Winter Olympics—is just up the Isere Valley from Chambery.