2021 Vivanterre 'SGU' Orange Contact, Vin de France
$36.00
Our Orange Contact SGU is a blend of 30% Auxerois, 30% Pinot Blanc, 20% Gewurztraminer, 10% Ugni Blanc and 10% Grenache Gris grapes.
The Auxerois, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer grapes are sourced from Alsace — the Auxerois and Pinot Blanc from Rosenwiller from an organic and biodynamic vineyard with clay-limestone soil and 50 year old vines, and the Gewurztraminer come from Heiligenstein from 35 year old vines.
The Auxerois and Pinot Blanc were co-fermented and aged in Foudre. The Gewurztraminer was fermented separately, and aged in both stainless tanks and Amphora. All three varietals were macerated on their skins for 3 weeks. The Grenache Gris and Ugni Blanc are from the South of France near the town of Pinet, and were co-fermented and aged in fiberglass tanks and on the skins for 2 weeks.
There was no fining, filtering, or SO2 added during any phase of winemaking. Blending took place, before bottling in late June 2022.
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Specs
- Country France
- Region Alsace
- Style White Wine, Orange Wine
- Producer Vivanterre
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Auxerois, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Gris
- Food Pairings Fried Food, Fresh Seafood, Stinky Cheese, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Low ABV, Leon Circle Pick