Areca 2023
Rhône Valley - Costières de Nîmes
Tasting notes
Appearance:
garnet hue with bright tints.
Nose:
expressive on the nose, releasing notes of red fruit and sweet spices.
Palate:
delicious on the palate, dominated by the notes of red fruit, the finish shows a fine touch of spice and liquorice, along with delicate, silky tannins.
Sommelier's advice:
Recommended food pairing: pesto beef carpaccio and parmesan.
Serving temperature: 16-18°C.
Ageing potential: 3-5 years.
Grape variety/varieties:
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Marselan and Mourvèdre.
Harvest:
The grapes are picked mechanically and at night to limit the oxydation of the juices.
Soil:
The soil is made up of pebbles on a sandy-clay matrix allowing the soil to build up water reserves which help the growth of the vine in this sunny, Mediterranean climate.
Vinification:
The fully destemmed grapes are vinified in concrete tanks. Fermentation temperature around 25°C. Daily, gentle pumping over and 3-4 weeks maceration.
Ageing:
Following malolactic fermentation (natural de-acidification), the wine is aged in concrete vats for 6 months.
Alcohol content:
14.5
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