Rasteau Hauts du Village, Ortas 2012
France, Rhône
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Description
The nose is rich and complex, with aromas of ripe black fruit, spices, and roasted coffee. Round and full-bodied on the palate, with soft tannins and enticing notes of pepper and liquorice, a perfect expression of Rasteau s grapes and terroir.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
0.45 g/l residual sugar
3.05 g/l acidity
3.78 pH
Soil Type
A mix of rolled pebbles, clay and marl provide the perfect growing conditions for these old vines.
Viticulture
HVE certified
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed then macerated in vat with pigeage for 20 days. Vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel vats the aged in a combination of tank and tradition french oak barrel (30%) for 1 year.
Maturation
Aged in a combination of tank and tradition french oak barrel (30%) for 1 year.
Aromas
Wood: minimal
Taste
Body: moderate
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 3271923173295
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 03271923175299
