COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc
PRODUCER
Rotem & Mounir Saouma
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Arioso Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2020 is a white wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, produced by Rotem & Mounir Saouma. It is made primarily from Grenache Blanc grapes sourced from old vines planted in the 1930s in the Pignan lieu-dit. The producers are known for their dedication to minimal intervention winemaking, drawing parallels to Burgundian precision. The appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape allows for a wide range of grape varieties, but this cuvée focuses on the purity of Grenache Blanc. The Saoumas manage vineyards across eight sites within the appellation, emphasizing vineyard vitality and low yields.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€189
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from Grenache Blanc vines planted in the 1930s.
Fact 02
The Saoumas apply a Burgundy-inspired, low-intervention approach.
Fact 03
Aged for 24-36 months in various vessels including amphorae.
Fact 04
Comes from the esteemed Pignan vineyard area.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Arioso Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc emphasizes minimal intervention. After manual and selective harvesting, the fruit is pressed firmly and undergoes an 8-day maceration period in tanks at cool temperatures. The wine is then transferred to various aging vessels, including barrels, foudres, cement, and eggs, for an extended period of 24 to 36 months. Some portions may be aged in amphorae for approximately one year without additions. Sulfuring is typically done only a month before bottling, with minimal additions throughout the process.
