COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Carignan, Aramon
PRODUCER
Le Temps des Cerises
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Avanti Popolo is crafted by Axel Prüfer, a celebrated pioneer of the natural wine movement who established Le Temps des Cerises in 2003. Located in the rugged, mountainous terrain of the Languedoc behind Béziers, the estate is managed with a deep respect for nature, avoiding all synthetic chemicals. The name of the winery, which translates to 'The Time of Cherries,' is a nod to a historic French revolutionary song, reflecting Axel's non-conformist and anarchist winemaking philosophy. His vineyards are highly biodiverse, surrounded by wild forests and garrigue, which naturally shapes the unique character of his wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Axel Prüfer hangs human hair from local salons around his vineyards to naturally deter wild boars from eating his grapes.
Fact 02
The winery name is a tribute to a famous 19th-century revolutionary Paris Commune song, mirroring the winemaker's anarchist spirit.
Fact 03
Fermentation takes place in outdoor tanks situated in the forest to capture wild, local yeasts directly from the environment.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is produced using low-intervention, natural winemaking techniques. The grapes, primarily Carignan, undergo whole-bunch carbonic maceration to extract bright fruit flavors while keeping tannins exceptionally soft and approachable. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts in outdoor tanks, allowing the natural environment to influence the process. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with absolutely no added sulfur dioxide (sans soufre), preserving its raw, vibrant energy.
