COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Rotem & Mounir Saouma
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Inopia Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge 2021 is a red wine from the Rhône Valley, France, produced by Rotem & Mounir Saouma. The wine's name, 'Inopia,' meaning 'made from nothing,' reflects its origin from a barren plot of land acquired in Orange in 2011. This terroir is characterized by clay soil and river stones, contributing to humidity and minerality. The Saoumas are known for their minimal intervention winemaking philosophy, aiming to express the vineyard's unique character. The 2021 vintage was noted as a successful red wine from a challenging year in the Rhône.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
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 located in Orange, on land purchased in 2011.
Fact 03
The Saoumas also own vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Inopia Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge 2021 is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Key techniques include aging the wine for 18 months in French oak foudres, with potential use of 500-liter casks and concrete eggs. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. The Saoumas' philosophy emphasizes respect for the terroir and allowing the wine to express its origin through careful winemaking practices.
