COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Ugni Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Rimbert
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ugni Glou is a natural white wine from Domaine Rimbert in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France, made from 100% Ugni Blanc. The wine is produced with minimal intervention, reflecting a natural winemaking philosophy. Jean-Marie Rimbert, the winemaker, established his domaine in Saint-Chinian in 1996, aiming to create wines that are a pleasure to drink, focusing on fruit and freshness. The vineyards from which the grapes are sourced practice sustainable farming. The wine's name, 'Ugni Glou,' is a playful suggestion of its easy-drinking nature.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Ugni Glou' is a playful nod to the French term 'glou glou,' meaning easy-drinking.
Fact 02
Ugni Blanc, the grape, is also widely known as Trebbiano in Italy.
Fact 03
The producer's personal motto is 'Liberté, fraternité et buvabilité!' (Liberty, fraternity, and drinkability!).
Fact 04
The wine is made with minimal intervention, often with little to no added sulfur.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Ugni Glou is produced using natural winemaking methods with minimal intervention. Grapes are sourced from growers adhering to sustainable farming practices. The wine undergoes fermentation at controlled temperatures using indigenous yeasts. Post-fermentation, it is aged in tanks to maintain freshness. The wine is then lightly filtered and fined before being bottled, typically with minimal or no added sulfur, reflecting a commitment to preserving the wine's natural character.
