COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Syrah, Chatus
PRODUCER
Mas De L'Escarida
REGION
Ardèche
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lo Ravi is a natural red wine from Mas De L'Escarida, located in Sanilhac, Ardèche, France. Produced by Laurent Fell, the wine is made from grapes grown at high altitudes (500m) on sandstone soils. The 2023 vintage is a blend of Syrah and the local Chatus grape. Mas De L'Escarida is committed to organic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, with no added sulfites, allowing the terroir and grape varietals to express themselves authentically. The name 'Lo Ravi' reflects the region's Occitan heritage.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Lo Ravi' is in the Occitan language, honoring local heritage.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted on Triassic sandstone, contributing minerality.
Fact 03
The rare Chatus grape is a local specialty of the Ardèche.
Fact 04
Laurent Fell is a proponent of natural grass cover in vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Lo Ravi is produced using a minimalist approach. Grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts, and maceration for the red wine is kept short, around 7 days, to maintain freshness. The winemaking process involves no added sulfites, and the wine is neither fined nor filtered. Aging takes place in tanks to preserve the wine's natural character. This method is designed to allow the high-altitude terroir and grape varietals to express themselves with minimal manipulation.
