A grape variety Aka Grenache Poilu aka Velu Variant of Grenache Less susceptible to coulure than Grenache Noir More consistent and more vigorous than Grenache Noir Lower sugar levels at physiological ripeness Buds late and is very sensitive to growing conditions Officially and widely sanctioned in Languedoc and Roussillon France total 366ha Varietal expressions are …
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What is Ramato?
Referring to Pinot Grigio best and richest style from Friuli traditional style of vinification skin fermented, resulting in copper tinged wines 24-36 hour maceration on skins possible tasting notes include: white raspberry, leather, sour cherry and a meaty note with dried cranberry sweetness on the finish
from The Wine Notebook
For years I have kept a little red notebook. I would jot down ideas or thoughts, scribbles and minutia. I also took down a lot of "to look up" notes... It is time for the notebook to retire as it's finally been filled up. A lot of the "to look up" notes are quite obscure …
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