On the property, the entire vineyard is operated mechanically, no chemical are used. Harvesting is done manually.
In the cellar, nature operates and makes juices ferment. No chemicals are added in the winemaking process.
Each plot, bringing its particularity, is fermented separately which allows a better understanding of the terroir. Blending is then made and the wine can age.
Our wines
- Cru des Agriate Blanc 2018 -
100% Vermentino
Winemaking:
Direct pressing, gravity racked after 24h cold settle. No inoculation, fermented with wild yeast.
Slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks with thermoregulation. Matured 7 months on thin lees in stainless steel tank.
- Cru des Agriate Rosé 2018 -
75% Niellucciu 25% Sciaccarellu
Winemaking :
Direct pressing, gravity racked after 24h cold settle.
No inoculation, fermented with wild yeast.
Slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with thermoregulation. Matured 5 months on fine lees without stirring.
- Cru des Agriate Rouge 2017 -
90% Niellucciu 10% Sciaccarellu
Winemaking:
Destemmed and crushed, wild fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days with daily pump
overs. Gravity dig out, free run and press are blended.
After the malolactic fermentation, the different vineyards are blended and will mature on
thin lees for 13 months in stainless steel tank.
Wine bottled without fining or filtration, no additions, sulphur used moderately.
Colours: Deep ruby with a hint of purple.
Nose : Rich and aromatic marked by a solar vintage, noble green fragrances (Myrtle) and ripe
red flesh fruit (blackberry, strawberry, blueberry).
Taste : Generous and powerful start, a full and structured tannin bearing a rich and tasty
aromatic. On the candied red fruits and black berries associated with pleasant sappy and
salty notes. A persistent finish combining freshness with a rich and tasty texture.
- Sempre Cuntentu 2017 -
100% Sciaccarellu
Winemaking :
Destemmed and crushed into stainless steel tanks. Wild fermented, 12 days of maceration
with soft pump overs. Gravity digged out, free run and press blended. After malolactic,
maturing 9 months on lees in stainless steel tank.
No addition except sulphur used moderately.
Colours :limpid, light ruby
Nose :Really expressive nose with hot ripe red flesh fruit flavour (candied strawberry, cherry, redcurrant) melted with fresh noble green fragrance (myrte, eucalyptus).
Taste : Greedy and silky , an intense and aromatic start of ripe fruit enhanced by a fine invigorating acidity. Solar flavors mingle with a sappy and mineral freshness, a finish lining the palate with a long and shimmering texture
- Sempre Azzezu 2016 -
100% Syrah
Winemaking :
Destemmed and crushed into stainless steel tanks. Wild fermented, 12 days of maceration
with light pump overs. Gravity digged out, free run and press are blended.
Matured 12 months on lees in 500l barrel, than 1 month in stainless still tank before bottling.
No addition except sulphur used moderately.
No filtration, no fining.
Colours : Violin with bright outline.
Nose : Descreet, exalting after aeration some flavours of maquis, stone fruits, spices and dry flowers.
Taste: A frank and vivifying attack, a balanced wine without heaviness, carried on a fine aromatic of fresh fruit and noble vegetal (faded roses). A young and fiery tannin contrasts and brings relief. A salivating and fine finish highlighted by a diffuse sensation of bitter cocoa.
- Cuvée Sarah Rouge 2016 -
100% Niellucciu
Winemaking :
Desteam and crushed, wild fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days with daily pump
overs. Gravity digged out, free run and press are blended.
After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is barrel down in barriques and 500 l barrels for
12 months (Barrels 2 to 7 years)
Wine bottled without fining or filtration, no additions, sulphur used moderately.
Colours : ruby colour with dark purple.
Nose: expressive and complex, matching on a register of ripe fruits, sweet spices and undergrowth.
Taste: full and sappy, supported by pleasant tannins, elegant and already well integrated. A still young wine with a lingering and persistent texture. A rich and complex finish, driven by an invigorating freshness.
