COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Soreli
PRODUCER
Arnaud Combier
REGION
Vin de France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Arnaud Combier's Vents Contraires Soreli 2022 is an orange wine produced under the Vin de France designation. It is made from the Soreli grape, a variety developed in Italy known for its natural resistance to disease and frost, which facilitates organic viticulture. Arnaud Combier, with over two decades of experience in natural winemaking, emphasizes minimal intervention in his production. His philosophy centers on freshness, personality, purity, and precision, aiming for an authentic expression of the grape and terroir. The wine is a result of his collaboration with growers who practice organic or organically converted viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Soreli grape is a cross between Tocai Friulano and a disease-resistant variety.
Fact 02
Arnaud Combier focuses on natural winemaking with minimal intervention.
Fact 03
This wine is classified as Vin de France, offering winemaking freedom.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage received a 90-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vents Contraires Soreli 2022 is produced using minimal intervention techniques. The Soreli grapes undergo traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts, likely in concrete tanks, a common practice for orange wines that involves skin contact. Following fermentation, the wine typically sees a short aging period, usually between two to four months, in either small French oak barrels or stainless steel tanks. Minimal sulfur is often added, if at all, particularly at bottling, to preserve the wine's natural expression. The Soreli grape itself is a key element, selected for its inherent resistance to disease and frost, which supports organic viticultural practices.
