COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Rotem & Mounir Saouma
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Arioso Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020 is a single-varietal Grenache wine from the Rhône Valley. Produced by Rotem & Mounir Saouma, it originates from old vines planted in the 1930s in the Pignan sector. The Saoumas, known for their meticulous approach influenced by Burgundy, focus on minimal intervention winemaking to allow the grape and terroir to express themselves. The 2020 vintage was marked by warm, dry conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Arioso is an operatic term for a melodic solo, suggesting a blend of grace and depth.
Fact 02
The Grenache vines for this cuvée were planted in the 1930s.
Fact 03
The Saoumas farm across all five villages of the appellation.
Fact 04
Yields are exceptionally low, around 1 ton per acre.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Arioso Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020 is produced with a philosophy of minimal intervention. Fermentation involves an eight-day maceration period at cool temperatures, with no punching down, racking, or sulfuring until one month before bottling. The wine then ages for 24-36 months in a mix of barrels, foudres, cement, and eggs. Vineyard practices focus on soil health and biodiversity, with the 2020 vintage characterized by drought and heatwaves leading to concentrated grapes.
