Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Domaine Gérard Tremblay
Vintage: 201
Country & Region
Piedmont, Italy
Grape/Blend
100% Barbera.
Tasting Notes
Soft with aromas of honey and red fruits. Ample, long with intense aromas.
Terroir
Continental,warm summers, cold winter. Mixed clay-limestone, mostly white calcareous, with some lime.
Viticulture
Uses organic methods.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Manual harvest
- 70% destemmed, 30% whole bunch
- Maceration for two weeks in concrete vats
- Fermented in concrete vats
- Ambient & native yeasts •
- Aged in cement for 9-10 months
- Malolactic done
- Racked into tank before bottling
- No Filtration
- No Fining
- Use of SO2: 2 mg
Food Pairing
Game, Veal, Hard cheese.
