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Alama Mater

VARIETAL
Gamay

NOTES

VINEYARD: Younger vines (under 45 years old) from Beaujolais-Villages and Brouilly on sandy and granitic soils. Certified organic, and in biodynamic conversion.

VINIFICATION: Carbonic fermentation in concrete vats with whole clusters. Gentle maceration but no punch downs or punch overs to minimize extractions. Pressed with a tradtional basket press. Aged 7 months on skins in amphora, permanent exchange with the "terre" (earth) in this vessel. Antidote to oxygen, thus eliminating need for sulfur. Pressed to tank and settled for 3 weeks. No fining or filtration. No SO2.