2019 Domaine Richaud, Cairanne, Rhone, France Emilia-Romagna natural malolactic fermentation

natural malolactic fermentation

very rich in skeleton

Per tradition in this region

and then as a winemaker with Hans & Anita Nittnaus for the next three years

The Stampede Vineyard was named after the fairgrounds next door where rodeo competitions have been held for generations

2019 Domaine Richaud, Cairanne, Rhone, France Emilia-Romagna natural malolactic fermentationAfter harvest, grapes are cooled down for 12 hours. Everything is destemmed with the exception of the Carignan which is vinified whole cluster. Each varietal is vinified separately in concrete vats. Macerations last between 10 and 15 days. A few remontages are done each day during fermentation. Bottled w o SO2