North America | California | Birichino | Car Car Glou Glou Carignane
Car Car Glou Glou Carignane
VARIETALS
Carignane
NOTES
VINEYARD: Nearly 100 year old vineyard - planted circa 1930. Soil in the area is alluvial fan deposits of sand and loam. Ample rainfall and soil moisture retention allows the grape grower Matt Shinn to farm without the use of irrigation.
FARMING: Sustainable Practices
VINIFICATION: Nearly 100 year old vineyard - planted circa 1930. Soil in the area is alluvial fan deposits of sand and loam. Ample rainfall and soil moisture retention allows the grape grower Matt Shinn to farm without the use of irrigation. A few weeks in neutral French barrels and bottled on December 5th without filtration. The only addition: a modest, yet effective dose of SO2.