Alexandra's Red 2017

Vivid crimson color, clarity, and nose with character and intensity, which is composed of notes of black fruit jam, spices, leather, and herbs. In the mouth, the sequence of perfumes develops tension and characteristic acidity, volume, and softened tannins. This is an excellent organic red wine.

Tomato Sauce, Grilled / BBQ, In the oven, Stewed, Souffle / Au gratin, Smoked, Mexican Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian Cuisine, Indian Cuisine (Vindaloo, Masala, Jalfrezi, Baingan Bharta)

Syrah 40%, Mourvèdre 40%, Grenache Rouge 20%

Vineyard pruning and training:

Syrah: Vertical Shoot Position, trained in double cordon Royat

Mourvèdre: Vertical Shoot Position, trained in double cordon Royat

Grenache Rouge: Goblet and Vertical Shoot Position, trained in double cordon Royat

Harvest: Each variety is harvested separately from August 15th to September 10th.

The red varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, are vinified

Separately in temperature-controlled tanks. Syrah is being vinified in oak casks,

Whereas Mourvèdre and Grenache in stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts from 12-25 days depending on the variety. After maceration is complete, the wine is racked into oak barrels (75% french oak, 25% US oak) where malolactic fermentation takes place and it matures for 10 months. All barrels are bought new and are replaced every 4 years.