Rosanna 2010

Appellation :          AOC Muscat de Lunel (fortified wine)

Varietals :       Muscat Petits-Grains

Volume by alcohol :   15.50% vol.

Yelds :       16 Hl/Ha

Harvest :         Manual

Terroir :      Villafranchien (pebbly and gravelly)

                         Deep and poor soils

Microclimate:         cool microclimate at an altitude of 50 meters

Vinification :             

-Complete de-stemming, direct pressing followed  by a racking of the must at low temperature (6°C) during 24 hours.

- Slow fermentation at low temperature (14°C)  then mutage ( alcohol addition) to obtain a rate of 125 grams of natural sugars.

Ageing :     in oak barrel of 500 liters with a stirring of the fine lees each week

Tasting The nose has aromas of quince, pear eau de vie, broom, complemented with lightly toasted and white chocolate notes. A complex, full and powerful mouth with lots of elegance. A smooth and lingering finish. Ideal served at the end of the meal with chocolate.