Style
White
Type

Still

Winemaker

Christian and Marina Garin

Appellation

Coteaux d'Aix en Provence

Varieties

Vermentino

Viticulture

Yields of 4 tons/acre. Vines average 30+ years in age, except for the Rolle, from new 3 to 6 year old vineyards. Harvested very early in the morning to preserve freshness.

Farming

Sustainable

Vineyard

163 acres under vine, with 138 acres red varieties (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Counoise) and 25 acres white varieties (Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and Rolle (Vermentino)). Clay and limestone soils. In conversion to organic farming, certified QualiSud.

Vinification

Settled for 48 hours at 54°F, followed by 10 days fermentation at 57°F. No malolactic conversion. Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks.

Features

Screw cap

Available Sizes (L)

0.750

Distribution Area

New Jersey and New York