COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Domaine Le Sang Des Cailloux
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cuvée Doucinello is a red wine from Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux, produced in the Vacqueyras appellation of the Southern Rhône, France. The estate, founded by Serge Férigoule and now managed with his son Frédéri, is named 'Le Sang des Cailloux' ('the blood of the stones') to reflect its connection to the terroir. This particular cuvée is named Doucinello for the 2023 vintage, following a family tradition of naming cuvées after Serge's daughters. The vineyards are situated on the Plateau des Garrigues, characterized by pebble-covered clay-limestone soils. The domaine is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's name translates to 'the blood of the stones.'
Fact 02
Each vintage's cuvée is named after a daughter of the winemaker.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed using certified organic and biodynamic methods.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cuvée Doucinello begins with 100% destemmed grapes, which undergo traditional fermentation in concrete tanks using native yeasts. Daily pumping over is employed for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for at least 12 months in large oak foudres. The final step involves bottling the wine unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural character and integrity.
