Elico Rose IGP Mediterranee

Elico Rose IGP Mediterranee. Grenache 85%, Syrah 15% from Elico from the Rhone, France. Delicious balance between dry and fruity (red fruit) with a dash of minerals, good companion to summer meals! This Grenache and Syrah blend is light salmon-coloured with strawberry and citrus on the nose. Sour cherry, grapefruit and peach on the palate. Medium+ acidity with a nice crisp citrus and strawberry finish. I enjoyed the 2020 vintage of this wine, and this 2021 is just as good! Very refreshing with a distinct acidity that makes it a unique and interesting wine that goes well with homemade chicken salad. As an aperitif, with friends or with salads, seafood, BBQ or exotic and oriental meals.

Located between the Monts du Vaucluse and the Luberon massif, near Isle sur la Sorgue, Caravinsérail is distinguished by the experience of its managers, wines that constantly seek authenticity, freshness and elegance, and a naturally proactive culture of striving for excellence.

Most of the wines come from organic farming or from the UNESCO-listed Mont Ventoux biosphere reserve.

In March 2000, Raphael Trouiller founded Domaine Cascavel in the Côtes du Ventoux appellation. Ownership and management of the domaine have since passed to Xavier Logette. A total of 9.5 hectares of vineyards are divided into 14 small plots and are planted with 25- to 60-year-old vines. Everything is grown purely organically to produce wines that are true to the terroir and have the soul of the south. Raphael’s oenologist Didier Robert, who is the tutor and boss of none other than Philippe Cambie. Despite an interim change of ownership, Didier has been cellar master at Cascavel continuously for 18 years. In Côtes du Ventoux, the grapes ripen significantly later than in the warmer Rhône valley, the wines are fresher and more differentiated, but still have the velvety warmth characteristic of the region. Like the entire Ventoux region, the winery led by Xavier Logette and his highly experienced winemaker Didier has been on a qualitative upswing for years, producing brilliant wines from the somewhat fresher terroirs on the Ventoux, which marks the geographical transition from the Rhône Valley to Provence.

The Grenache grape grows in warm and dry areas, such as the South of France, Spain, South America and also California and Australia. This grape is also the most cultivated type of grape in the world for producing red . As already mentioned, the grape is called ‘Garnacha’ in Spanish. But you may also know it as ‘Cannonau’, which is what it is called in Sardinia. This grape is a real holidaymaker, and needs sun and hot stones to fully bake and ripen. The Grenache contains little tannin and is sensitive to oxidation, so it is better to drink it immediately instead of storing it. The grape has a thin skin and is therefore lighter in color compared to other red wine types. The more grapes per bunch, the lighter the color. The high sugar content is typical of this wine and also makes it stronger in alcohol content, but also sweet and firmer. Grenache wines can be recognized by a taste of white pepper, herbs and fruit. In terms of scent, you can smell almost the same ingredients: blackberries, pepper, cherries, berries and a slightly spicy scent.

Syrah: a strong blue grape of very high quality. This grape is usually not easy for wine growers, but it is the seasoning for many Côtes du Rhône Villages. Delivers incredibly powerful and complex wines under optimal conditions. Have a high tannin content, without being stiff. The Syrah grape quickly suffers from poor fruit set in cool weather during flowering (coulure) but is not very susceptible to grape diseases such as Oidium.