Wine Sheet
Ombre et Lumière
Type:
still wine
Color:
red
Appellation:
Vin de France
Region:
France > Rhône > Northern Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache, Syrah, Viognier
40% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 30% Viognier
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Vineyard
Age of the vines:
~20 years
Vineyard or specific area:
Grapes from three different vineyards, the Syrah from Chavanay on the St-Joseph appellation, the Grenache from Gard, and the Viognier from both Ardèche and Chavanay.
Winemaking
Harvest:
Unknown
Bottling:
Unknown
Elevage:
Neutral oak, Sandstone amphora
Winemaking notes:
Direct press for the reds and maceration for the white. Infusion of the whole cluster in the direct-press juice. Natural fermentation. No sulfite added. (only naturally occurring SO2)
Elevage details:
Three demi-muids and several used barriques (2 to 10 years)
Facts
ABV:
13%
Production (~bottles per year):
4000
About Thibaud Capellaro Slope
Thibaud Capellaro is a part of the new wave of wine producers rising in Northern Rh ne Although he grew up in the area he is the first generation winemaker His first wines have already garnered praise from wine professionals as he displayed originality in his craftsmanship venturing in style outside of the regional standards of C te R tie and Condrieu Thibaud studied business but after completion he decided for a different career path and to follow his passion for winemaking After several stunts and apprenticeship experiences working at wineries both in France and in Australia Thibaud established his own operation in Condrieu His humble beginning started in a rented basement then he moved to a new winery in Condrieu which he shared with another young winemaker ...
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