Banyuls Rimage Rouge
- Fortified
- Red
- Grenache
- Sweet
Winemaking Information
The grapes are manually destemmed, then foot trodden in open vats. Invoking the old traditions of Porto, live music is played the entire time to encourage the workers and create an aura of celebration. The wine ferments in open vats, with Manuel breaking the hat with his hands when he feels necessary. They are then racked manually to barrel, stainless or fiberglass for élevage. No additives, save for about 3% of a spirit base for the Banyuls, is added to the wine at any point.
SO2: No sulfur added to the wine
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered
Vineyard Information
Appellation: Banyuls
Soil Composition: Schist
Farming: Organic (certified)
Fun Facts: Manuel's Banyuls is his first wine and very dear to his heart. From 2006 to 2014, his entire production and livelihood came from this parcel and the scant 1000 bottles it produced a year. Everything was made in a garage and for a while Manuel lived in a tent above the land.
Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above