COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Rotem & Mounir Saouma
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Inopia Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge 2019 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, France, produced by Rotem & Mounir Saouma. The 'Inopia' cuvée reflects their philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for nature, originating from a plot of land purchased in Orange in 2011. The blend is primarily Grenache Noir, with additions of Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah, and Cinsault. The vineyards are characterized by high density planting in clay soil with river stones. The Saoumas are also known for their meticulous approach to winemaking in Burgundy under the Lucien Le Moine label.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Inopia' means 'made from nothing' in Latin.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted at high density, up to 4,700 vines per hectare.
Fact 03
The wine is bottled without fining or filtering.
Fact 04
The Saoumas also run the esteemed Burgundy négociant house, Lucien Le Moine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Inopia Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge begins with hand-harvested grapes. Whole clusters undergo cold maceration for about a week before a 15-day fermentation, employing minimal extraction techniques. The wine is then aged for 18 months on its lees in a mix of 500-liter casks, foudres, and concrete eggs. It is bottled without fining or filtering, reflecting a commitment to natural winemaking.
