GRAPES : Grenache 70%, Syrah 20%, Cinsault 10%
TERROIR : Clay and limestone
AVERAGE AGE of the vines : 15 years
YIELD : 50hl / ha
HISTORY OF THE CUVEE : The Amarante is a small bird native to Africa. It is recognizable by its pale pink plumage on the belly and gray on the neck and back. During their migration, we can observe some.
Tie the vine branches : 1 metal strand for Grenaches and Cinsaults, 2 metal strand for Syrahs.
HARVEST OF GRAPES: picked by machine at night
GRAPE STALK in full
AVTTING TIME : 1 month with short skin maceration of a few hours
FERMENTATION TIME slow : 1 month with temperature control between 14-18 °
MATURING in concrete vats
BOTTLING at the property
TASTING NOTES : beautiful pale pink color. A rich nose with notes of citrus, blood orange, grapefruit and exotic fruit. On the palate, aromas of red fruits, sour cherries and currants. Its freshness and tangy finish make Amaranth a wine for pleasure.
CUSTODY : drink during the year.
PACKAGING : 750 ml - 1500 ml
SERVICE : 10 ° - 11 °
FOOD & WINE PAIRING : American calamari, chicken tagine, Basque style chicken, tomato mozzarella.