Grands Annibals
AOP Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé
- LE VIGNOBLE
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Located in the South of France, in the Provence Verte area in the Var. The plots are small and south-facing, bordered by woods, garrigue and streams. The climate is semi-continental with harsh winters and hot, dry summers with cooler nights.
AREA : 1 hectare ALTITUDE : 250 - 320 m
SOIL : Clay-limestone soil, stony; high biodiversity.
ALCOHOL CONTENT : 13.50%
GRAPES : 60% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 5% Syrah
VITICULTURE :Trellised vines; Light ploughing of the land, grassing; no chemical pesticides, no herbicides, no chemical fertilizers; Severe pruning for a small yield; Careful disbudding; organic farming certified by Ecocert. - LA CAVE
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VINIFICATION : organic specifications certified by Ecocert; Night harvest at full maturity; De-stemming; light crushing; long skin maceration, freerun juice then very light pneumatic pressing, static cold settling, fermentation under controlled temperature; Gas inerting for a good extraction of aromas without oxidation; following of the lunar calendar.
BOTTLING : Bottled on the Estate by ourselves according to our quality
charter.
PRODUCTION : Limited production of 4000 75cl bottles. - LA DÉGUSTATION
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On the nose, notes of citrus, spice and exotic fruits. This complex bouquet is found at once round and acidulous, enhanced with some floral notes and prolonged by a nice citrus finish.
PAIRING : Pleasant with appetizers and with a menu of quality sea products, tasty white meats, summer cooking and fruity deserts.
KEEP OF : 2 years SERVE BETWEEN : 10-12°C - LE NOM
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“Grands Annibals”: “Great Annibals“, dedication to the Annibals, strong
and courageous winegrowers who have cultivated our vines and
produced our wine for generations with respect for their Terroir and
Man. A confidential cuvée that is produced when the quality of the
grapes shows exceptional promise.