Description
The Monfarina cuvée from the Giachino estate boasts a lovely pale, brilliant colour. On the nose, mineral notes are immediately apparent before giving way to complex fruitiness. White fruits (apple) and exotic fruits (passion fruit, lychee), along with citrus notes. The attack is crisp, the palate quite round, and the finish notable. The citrus notes accompany a salty, slightly vibrant finish.
Technical details
| Estate | Giachino |
| Winemaker | Frédéric, David & Clément Giachino |
| Region | Savoie |
| Appellation | AOP Vin de Savoie |
| Cuvée | Monfarina |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Grape varieties | 90% Jacquère – Mondeuse Blanche and Verdesse |
| Colour | White |
| Volume | 75 cl |
| Alcohol | 10.5% |
| Ageing potential | 1–5 years |
| Farming | Organic, Biodynamic and Natural |
| Terroir | On the scree slopes of Mont Granier, amongst marl and large limestone boulders. |
| Area | 3 hectares |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested. The bunches are picked whole and sorted. The grapes are not crushed but pressed slowly. |
| Vinification | Cold settling by temperature control of the vats at around 10°C for 96 hours. Slow alcoholic fermentation thanks to temperature control at a maximum of 16°C for 3 to 12 weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. Vinification in accordance with the “Nature & Progrès” charter |
| Ageing | On full lees for 10 to 14 months |
| Serving | 8–10°C |
What to eat with the Monfarina cuvée from the Giachino estate?
- Aperitif
- Verrines with prawns, mango and avocado
- Perch fillets
- Lemon and coriander-marinated prawns, grilled
- Cheeses: Tomme de Savoie, goat’s cheese (fresh or mature)
