Grenache / Carignan
Pierrot 2024
Les Aines Ailés

 Grape Variety: Grenache Noir, Carignan

Producer: Les Âines Ailés (Francesco Pesci)

Region: Bayuls-sur-Mer, Roussillon, France

Wild Scale: 4/5

Vegan friendly wine

13.5% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Grenache and Carignan grapes were sourced from a nearby organic grower in Calce. Two thirds of the grapes were de-stemmed whilst the rest remained in whole bunches. 7 day maceration. Fermentation with indigenous yeast. Aged for 9 months before bottling with no fining, filtration or added sulphur.

This Wine: Natural red wine with a light body. Very much in the same vein as the wines from Vinyes de la Ruca, this is delicate but concentrated with cranberry, pomegranate, herbs and subtle spice. Great balance and energy. Great with or without food. Small production.

Notes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pesci moved from his native Italy to work under fellow countryman Manuel at Vinyer de la Ruca. After falling in love with Banyuls and the surrounding Roussillon landscape he got his hands on 2 hectares of vines and began producing his own wines under the name Les Âines Ailés (the winged donkeys!). His wines are elegant but also show a wonderful rustic edge and a beautiful purity of fruit.