Pimpernel GSM 2017 santorini white currant

white currant

with excellent fruit weight and concentration to balance the lingering mineral acid structure

vine-grower Gino Magnabosco

located on top of the limestone plateau in view of the village of Saint-Émilion

Made from a tiny plot of ungrafted vines in front of the chateau

Pimpernel GSM 2017 santorini white currantGrenache (50%) Syrah (25%) and Mourvdre (24%) are sourced from our Rhne plantings. A tiny quantity of Muscat of Alexandria (>1%) was co fermented with the Grenache. All varietals were harvested upon reaching phenolic ripeness and cropped at 1. 6 tonnes to the acre. Grenache Muscat, Shiraz and Mourvdre were all fermented separately in open top fermenters with a mix of wild and cultured yeasts. Over half of the wine was left to soak on skins for a