COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Rocca Maura
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rocca Maura Lirac Rouge is a red wine from the AOC Lirac in the Southern Rhône Valley, France. Produced by Rocca Maura, a cooperative founded in 1922 by 60 winegrowers, the wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Mourvèdre. The Lirac appellation is recognized as one of the oldest Côtes du Rhône crus, known for producing wines with power, structure, and aromatic depth. Rocca Maura emphasizes the expertise of its growers and aims to create authentic wines that express the Rhône terroir, with a commitment to organic and sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Rocca Maura cooperative was established in 1922.
Fact 02
Lirac is one of the oldest crus in the Côtes du Rhône.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on terraces with large, rolled pebbles.
Fact 04
The wine is part of Sweden's 'Temporary Assortment' (Tillfälligt sortiment).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rocca Maura Lirac Rouge undergoes fermentation and maceration for four weeks with temperature control and daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation is also employed. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in 300-liter oak barrels for nine months. The producer emphasizes organic and sustainable farming practices in their vineyards, which are situated on clay and limestone terraces with rolled pebbles. Some vineyards are also on calcareous plateaus covered with red clay and gravel.
