Xavier Vignon - Almutia Clair-Obscur (750ml) Mandilari

Xavier Vignon - Almutia Clair-Obscur (750ml) MandilariWorn in the Middle Ages, an Aumuce was a purple cap that served as a cloak for clergymen as a way of concealing their whiteness, just as the black skin of the grape conceals its white juices. In Latin, this cape is called en Almutia. A blend of black and white grape varieties. Almutia is the definition of vivacity, liveliness, expressed through the pulp of mainly black grape varieties. The multi vintages approach has been choose to bring complexity to

Acidity is balanced with sweet tannins and red fruits notes

with red and black fruits aromas combined with black chocolate notes

witered roses and tarm alongside beady

Very tight and closed

The finish is tight now

The wine is made in a traditional way

The 2020 Labégorce has turned out nicely

wonderful elegance

The bubble lends a creamy feeling

freshly grated green apple

translucent with greyish hues at the edges

Bastardo and Garnacha Tintorera from their vineyards with different soils (slate