COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
PRODUCER
Domaine Mamaruta
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Mamaruta's Trafalgar 2022 is a white wine produced under the Vin de France appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is crafted exclusively from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains grapes. The estate is situated in La Palme, an area characterized by clay and limestone soils near the Mediterranean coast. Winemaker Marc Castan, who established the estate in 2009, is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, with the estate's name reflecting this dedication to a healthy ecosystem. The wine's production involves skin contact, classifying it as an orange wine.
ALCOHOL
11.8%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Mamaruta' for ladybugs, symbolizing organic farming.
Fact 02
Made from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, often used for sweet wines.
Fact 03
Undergoes carbonic maceration for 8 days.
Fact 04
Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal to no added sulfites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Trafalgar 2022 is produced using 100% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. The vinification involves 8 days of carbonic maceration, followed by 6 months of aging in neutral oak barrels. The wine is typically bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal or no added sulfites. The estate employs organic and biodynamic farming practices, with low yields and hand-harvesting.
