COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc
PRODUCER
Rotem & Mounir Saouma
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Arioso Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 is a white wine from the Southern Rhône, produced by Rotem & Mounir Saouma. The name 'Arioso' draws inspiration from opera, reflecting the wine's dual nature. Rotem and Mounir Saouma, known for their work in Burgundy, apply a philosophy of minimal intervention and deep respect for terroir to their Rhône wines. The wine originates from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, a region historically recognized for its robust red wines, but which also yields distinctive white wines. The 2019 vintage benefited from warm and dry conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit with significant aging potential. This wine is notable for its precision, intensity, complexity, and unique saline minerality, often described as a Châteauneuf-du-Pape viewed through a Burgundian lens.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€180
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Arioso is named after an operatic style, bridging aria and recitative.
Fact 02
Vines are an average of 90 years old, yielding very little fruit.
Fact 03
Winemaking mirrors their 'Magis' wine, with hyper-oxidation of juice.
Fact 04
Aged for 36 months on lees with no added sulfur.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Arioso Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 involves several distinctive techniques. Grapes are pressed firmly, and the resulting juice undergoes hyper-oxidation before a slow fermentation on its lees. This fermentation takes place in a single 500-liter demi-muid. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 36 months on its full lees, also in the same demi-muid, without any racking or added sulfur. The producer, Rotem & Mounir Saouma, focuses on improving vineyard drainage and utilizing organic manures as part of their viticultural practices. Some innovative elements include the hyper-oxidation of the juice and the extended, hands-off aging process.
