Wines

From the importer: Bush-trained Cannonau (also known as Grenache) from a vineyard called Sas de Melas, at 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) above sea level, near the village of Mamoiada. This altitude is unusual for red wines, and gives the wine uncommon freshness (cooler night-time temperatures at altitude mean higher acidity in the grapes). The vines were planted in 2004 and 2010 in soil based on decomposed granite.

The grapes are picked in late September or early October, de-stemmed and crushed, and fermentation begins using indigenous yeasts only, encouraged by a a ‘pied de cuve'* (Luca believes that cultured yeasts don’t give a wine that truly is representative of place.) The wine is left in contact with the skins for 10-12 days, then pressed off. The wine is aged for about 6 months in stainless steel tanks, lightly fined, then bottled without filtration.

Size: 0.2 ha (0.5 ac)

Vine Age: Planted in 1983, 1984

Terroir: From the lieu-dit Aux Boutières in Savigny-les-Beaune, on clay-limestone and marl soils.

Viticulture: Farmed by Seiichi, biodynamic (not certified).

Vinification: Directly pressed, lightly decanted (12 hours), indigenous yeast fermentation (usually lasts 2 months) in barrel with no added sulfur. Aged in barrel (no new oak) for about 9 months, then racked with minimal SO2 adjustment. No fining, no filtration, bottled before the next harvest.

0.6 ha (1.48 ac) planted in 1933, two different vineyards with terres blanches soil; En Blanche (Pommard) and Amerot (Volnay), aged in barrel (30% new oak).

From the importer: This is a delicious white wine that is young, stylish, and is a little different. It is pale gold in color and offers a well-balanced taste, and ranges from a fruity bouquet with notes of apple and lemon to a more floral palette. In the mouth, this vibrant wine tickles the taste buds.  It is a perfect match for grilled fish, and its liveliness and citrus notes stand up well to the saltiness of oysters and strong goat cheese. Learn More