2021 Domaine Arretxea Rose, Irouleguy, France Ornellaia followed by a long élevage

followed by a long élevage in mostly used barrels and bottling without fining or filtration with minimal sulfur

2-week ambient yeast fermentation with punch-downs for the first 5 days followed by daily pump-overs with one final punch-down before pressing

It has a north exposition and a cool to cold microclimate with risk of spring frost

Vibrant with cherry

clay and quartz slate soilsFermentation & Élevage: Natural fermentation and aging in stainless steel and used oak

2021 Domaine Arretxea Rose, Irouleguy, France Ornellaia followed by a long élevageThe Basque country lies along the southwestern border of France and Spain, deep in the dramatic Pyrnes mountains. The eleventh century monks of Roncevaux made wine to cater to a population of touristsreligious pilgrims traveling through the mountain pass from France on their way to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. However, throughout the centuries, wine production dissipated drastically. Although Iroulguy was awarded its own A. O. C. in 1970, by the