2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Cuvee Amethyste IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Aldo Conterno Always a singular blend (Viognier

Always a singular blend (Viognier

dark cherries and caramel

It is fermented in a mix of steel and French oak

They are all in liter bottles

Fermentation takes place in small stainless vats and elevage in a mixture of new and old French Oak barriques for 22 months prior to bottling

2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Cuvee Amethyste IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Aldo Conterno Always a singular blend (ViognierAmthyste is the top red cuve at Domaine des Ardoisires, made from the steep monopole (100% domaine owned vineyard) of Cevins. An incredibly steep slope (up to 60%, like Cte Rotie), with a full southern exposure and soil of schist and mica schist yielding on avarage only 20hl ha. Amthyste is made from a blend of two native grape varieties: 60% Persan and 40% Mondeuse Noire, grown biodynamically. The grapes have been whole bunch fermented on their