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Born to be Free Red

Domaine de la Colombette

France - Languedoc-Roussillon

85% de-alcoholized wine and 15% fresh grape juice.
Alcohol removed by reverse osmosis and vacuum distillation principles. A “home-made” dealcoholization technique (10+ years experience). La Colombette is the only winegrowers to have their own equipment and to de-alcoholize at home. The result is a natural, de-alcoholized wine with no artificial flavors.

Garnet red color. Nose with aromas of ripe red fruit. Fresh, soft, and silky on the palate.

Total Acidity: 2.57 g
H2SO4 /L
RS: 23.50g/L

Specifications

Wine Type

Red

Varietal(s)

50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Age of vines

Average 15 years

Soil type

Clay & Limestone

Vinification

Drip irrigation. Machine harvested. 100% Destemmed. Vinified in tank with frequent remontage (pump over).
Once the wine is almost finished, it is dealcoholised using the reverse osmosis process and then, 15% of fresh unfermented grape juice is added.
Wine is filtered before bottling.

Pairings

Aperitif, tapas, grills and white meats.

Producer Information: Domaine de la Colombette

Domaine de la Colombette has been in the end of François Pugibet since 1966. He was the 4th generation winemaker in the Family, but he was a pioneer as he ...
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