Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grape: This red wine is a blend of Merlot and Carignan
Soil types: The vines for this label are located along the Mediterranean coastline. The typical Mediterranean climate facilitates organic farming. The soils date from the Tertiary or Quaternary periods and are formed mainly of alluvium and clay-limestone.
Vineyard management: The vineyard here is well-balanced and located on hillsides. It was restructured 30 years ago and turned into large blocks which allows it to be farmed rationally. The Carignan vines are grown as bush vines whilst the Merlot is cordon-trained using two wires. Vineyard management is organically certified. Yields are no higher than 70 hl/ha.
Winemaking: The organically farmed grapes are harvested by machine then destemmed on arrival at the winery. Pre-fermentation cold-soaking develops the aromas of red berry fruits. Fermentation at low temperatures (20°C) then ensues, imbuing the wine with typical characters and fruitiness. Sweetness is ‘adjusted’ with 3 to 5g/liter before bottling.
