COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
1006 Vins de Loire
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Smalt is a white wine produced by 1006 Vins de Loire, a project led by winemaker Pauline Lair. The wine originates from the Val de Loire region, specifically the Touraine sub-region, and is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. It holds the Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) classification. The vineyards are located in Controis-en-Sologne, at an elevation of about 120 meters, with soils composed of sand, clay-limestone, and silex. The vines are approximately 30 years old. 1006 Vins de Loire is named after the 1006-kilometer length of the Loire River, and Pauline Lair's philosophy centers on creating sincere, low-intervention wines that showcase their terroir. The wine is a reflection of this approach, highlighting the purity of the Sauvignon Blanc fruit and the specific vineyard characteristics.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The producer's name, 1006, refers to the length of the Loire River in kilometers.
Fact 02
Winemaker Pauline Lair runs an urban winery in Angers.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at approximately 120 meters elevation.
Fact 04
Grapes are hand-picked from vines averaging 30 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Smalt is produced using a low-intervention approach. The grapes are hand-picked from organically farmed vineyards. Winemaking involves slow and gentle pressing, followed by spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts in vats. The wine then undergoes aging for 8 to 9 months in vats or concrete tanks. This process is designed to preserve the natural character of the Sauvignon Blanc and the specific terroir of the Val de Loire.
