COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc
PRODUCER
Rotem & Mounir Saouma
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Inopia Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc is a white wine from the Rhône Valley, France, produced by Rotem & Mounir Saouma. The wine's name, 'Inopia,' translates from Latin to 'almost nothing,' symbolizing the domaine's philosophy. Rotem and Mounir Saouma are a winemaking couple known for their meticulous approach, applying the exacting standards learned from Burgundy's Lucien Le Moine to their Rhône estate. They focus on restoring and cultivating exceptional terroir, emphasizing natural farming and low yields. The wine is classified as Côtes du Rhône Villages.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Inopia' is Latin for 'almost nothing'.
Fact 02
Winemakers draw inspiration from Burgundy's prestigious Lucien Le Moine.
Fact 03
The Saoumas focus on restoring and cultivating exceptional terroir.
Fact 04
Vineyards are worked with organic manures and low yields.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Inopia Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc begins with hand-harvested grapes. The grapes undergo hard pressing in small, old presses. The must is then macerated in tanks at cool temperatures for approximately 8 days, followed by an undisturbed fermentation for 10 days in tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months on its lees, utilizing both 500-liter barrels and cement eggs. The winemaking philosophy of Rotem & Mounir Saouma centers on respecting nature and allowing the terroir to express itself.
