Rivesaltes Rancio
At a Glance
- Variety: Grenache Noir (90%), Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, Macabeu
- Terroir: From the “Terres Noires” sector of Espira de l’Agly, schist, iron and quartz
- Viticulture: Organic (certified), biodynamic methods, all work done according to the lunar phase, light bud removal during the growing season.
- Vinification: Manually harvested when the grapes are past maturity, 100% whole cluster, lightly crushed, ambient yeast fermentation, fermentation arrested before dry, aged for 10+ years in century-old barrels and foudres, no fining or filtration, SO2 added once before bottling, 20 ppm total maximum, bottled by gravity in accordance with the lunar calendar.
Wines
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White
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Red
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Fortified or Dessert