La Madura Alternative 0% Alc
La Madura · Saint-Chinian, France
This 0% abv red blend showcases a vibrant bouquet that opens with red fruits—morello cherries and strawberries—before revealing enticing hints of licorice notes and garrigue. On the palate, its velvety texture is perfectly balanced by a refreshing vitality, culminating in a long, elegant finish.
Serve chilled (57-61°F).
Farming
Certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and certified organic
Harvest Method
Harvested by hand, in small crates with sorting
Varietal
48% Grenache, 19% Carignan, 11% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre
Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1980
Vessel
Concrete vats
Vineyard Yield
30 hl/ha
Soil Type
Argilo-calcaires (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Grès (Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre) and Schistes (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre).
Annual Production
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Vinification
The grapes produced using organic farming are destemmed, crushed and not sulfited during the harvest.
Vol. alc 0% : To eliminate the alcohol, the most qualitative choice was retained. This is vacuum evaporation which allows the alcohol to evaporate at a low temperature, respectful of the wine.