Description
The Giac Potes cuvée from the Giachino estate boasts a deep colour and showcases black fruit. On the palate, it is silky and full-bodied, yet retains the wine’s indulgent character. A hint of spice on the finish rounds off a particularly appealing profile.
Technical details
| Estate | Giachino |
| Winemaker | Frédéric, David & Clément Giachino |
| Region | Savoie |
| Appellation | Savoie wine |
| Cuvée | Giac Potes |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape varieties | Gamay – Mondeuse |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 75 cl |
| Alcohol | 11.5% |
| Ageing potential | 1–5 years |
| Farming | Organic, Biodynamic and Natural |
| Terroir | Altitude of 180m, molasse subsoil covered with alluvial deposits from the Isère. Sandy-gravelly (pebbles). |
| Area | – |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested into crates, whole bunches. |
| Vinification | Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 2 to 5 days, followed by maceration for 5 to 6 days before pressing. Slow alcoholic fermentation with temperature control at a maximum of 16°C for 3 to 12 weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. |
| Ageing | On fine lees |
| Serving | 15–17°C |
What to eat with the Giac Potes cuvée from Domaine Giachino?
- Cold cuts
- Grilled meats
- Morteau sausage with lentils
