Description
Grape Variety: 100% Carignan.
An unoaked wine made from 60-years-old, low-yield vines planted in the days of the Jesuits and fermented in 19th century concrete tanks, and released in 2020 to honour one of the great grapes of the Bekaa valley. Ready to drink, it has flavours of intense red and black fruits and with spice and garrigue aromas. Best served slightly chilled
Wine Making
The Carignan is hand-picked, destemmed and pressed. Fermentation, initiated by wild yeasts, takes place in old concrete tanks built by the Jesuits, is carried out at a 22°C, with a skin contact period of 15 days before being vatted for 14-12 months prior filtration and bottling.
Aromas & Flavors
The Carignan has a deep purple hue. On the nose, it offers intense red and black fruits with spice and garrigue aromas. The palate is fresh, full of blackcurrant, strawberries and plums fruit underpinned with spice, juniper and oregano. The finish is long and sustained.
Drinking Window
With red meats, cold cuts, pasta and strong cheese. Serve chilled at °16-14C
