Climate
Mediterranean - The summers are hot and dry with cold, wet winters. Supplementary irrigation during summer.
Soil & Vinification:
Well-drained gravel soils. Good quality grapes are harvested at a full ripeness (24˚B). The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 - 28 ˚C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed within 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged in 80% American and 20% fill French oak barrels for 12 months.
Serving suggestion:
At 16-18˚C, with roast lamb, hard cheeses and beef.
