COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine des Grottes
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amphoré by Domaine des Grottes is a 100% Gamay wine from Beaujolais, France, classified as Vin de France. The wine is named for its unique aging process, where it matures exclusively in a blend of terracotta amphorae, including traditional Georgian qvevri and Spanish tinajas. Winemaker Romain des Grottes practices meticulous biodynamic and organic farming, with vines planted on granite soils. This 'zero-zero' natural wine is produced with no additions, unfined, and unfiltered, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention and the pure expression of the grape and its terroir. The estate emphasizes biodiversity, with polyculture integrated into the vineyards.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is aged in a mix of ancient Georgian and Spanish clay vessels.
Fact 02
It's a 'zero-zero' wine: no added sulfur, yeast, or other interventions.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed biodynamically with a focus on biodiversity.
Fact 04
Yields are exceptionally low, around 12 hl/ha.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Amphoré is a natural wine produced from 100% Gamay grapes grown on granite soils in Beaujolais. The vineyards are managed using biodynamic and organic principles, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity. The winemaking is strictly 'zero-zero,' meaning no additions of sulfur, yeast, or other agents, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Grapes undergo a short semi-carbonic maceration. The defining characteristic of its production is the exclusive aging in a mix of four handmade terracotta amphorae: three traditional Georgian qvevri and one Spanish tinaja. This method allows for gentle oxygenation and contributes to the wine's unique character.
