Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown 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:
Azienda Agricola Denavolo
Vintage: 2019
Tasting Notes
An exuberant wine that is pale amber in colour. Full of character, dry, tannic with aromas of yellow plums, dried flowers and more. A palate that is clean and fresh with salty acidity and good minerality.
*Natural wines are suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Grape/Blend
25% Malvasia, 25% Marsanne, 25% Ortugo, 25% other local varietals
Terroir:
Southern exposure. This blend comes from vines planted in 2008/2009, grown on the highest portion of Giulio’s sloping, vineyards. Medium calcareous soils, sand and white pebbles.
Viticulture:
Organic methods used in the vineyards.
Vinification:
Manual harvest in September
Intensive vineyard sorting and de-stemming
The most yellow and ripest grapes macerate for 1 - 2 weeks, the rest are pressed directly
The musts are then combined mid fermentation, in stainless steel.
Indigenous yeasts only
The wine remains on lees without stirring until spring time, when bottling takes place.
No filtration
No Fining
No added sulphur
Food Pairing
Seafood, pasta or risotto