COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Carignan
PRODUCER
Birichino
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Birichino Car Car Glou Glou Akashita is a red wine from California, primarily made from Carignan grapes. It hails from the Mokelumne River AVA in Lodi, a region recognized for its old vine plantings. The producer, Birichino, was founded by Alex Krause and John Locke with a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking and a focus on revitalizing historic vineyards. The wine's name suggests a light, approachable style, and it is often produced using carbonic maceration, a technique that emphasizes fruit expression. The grapes are sourced from old vines, some dating back to the early 20th century, grown in sandy loam soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Car Car Glou Glou Akashita' is a playful nod to French 'glou glou' wines.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from vines planted around 1920.
Fact 03
The wine is often made using carbonic maceration.
Fact 04
Birichino means 'mischievous' or 'playful' in Italian.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Birichino Car Car Glou Glou Akashita is produced using minimal intervention winemaking techniques. A key method employed is carbonic maceration, which involves fermenting whole grape clusters. This process is often carried out with native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is typically aged in neutral barrels to avoid imparting significant oak flavors. The producer emphasizes sustainable farming practices in the vineyards from which they source their grapes, many of which are old vines.
