Makalié

Domaine Profile

  • Location: Markgräflerland, Baden, Germany
  • Varieties: Müller-Thurgau, Gutedel, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
  • Viticulture: Biodynamic (not certified), minimal mechanical intervention, compost teas, permaculture.
  • Vinification: Hand harvested, no SO2 added during vinification or aging, ambient yeast fermentation, long aging in barrels and amphoras, no fining, no filtration, extremely minimal SO2 additions before bottling (5-10 ppm).

The name Makalié is derived from the Native American-Siouan suffix 'maka', which means earth, and the French suffix 'lié', which means connected. Together, it embodies their philosophy of fostering a connection with the Earth.