2021 Domaine Plaisance Penavayre 'Negret Pounjut', Vin de France Rhône Valley "The Grapes of Italy

"The Grapes of Italy

A fitting name for a project that was originally borne by the joint desire to return to their Sicilian homeland after meeting and becoming fast friends in the north of Italy

Truly a breezy summer evening

The grapes were pressed

Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts

2021 Domaine Plaisance Penavayre 'Negret Pounjut', Vin de France Rhône Valley "The Grapes of ItalyVariety: Negret Pounjut Terroir: Gravelly, silty, alluvial topsoil over clay limestone bedrock. Located on the highest terrace in Tarn at 220 meters elevation. Viticulture: Organic (certified) since 2011 Vinification: Indigenous yeast fermentation in open tanks, short maceration (5 days).