2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Fermentation Vessels Amphora
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The 2023 Cito underwent one year of maceration and was matured in amphora. The TH26 release was transported aboard Tres Hombres in summer 2026.
Certifications Demeter
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chenin
Drinking Window 2024-2033
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Stony soil over two-mica granite and orthogneiss subsoil
Fermentation Vessels Amphora
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Harvest reception was by gravity without pumps, followed by pneumatic pressing, no must settling and manual destemming. Fermentation used indigenous yeasts; vinification and twelve months of skin maceration took place in amphora. The sheet reports no added sulfur and residual sugar below 2 g/L.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Qaviste offer dated 16 December 2024: fresh figs, quince preserve, apricot, grapes and bitter orange; direct, taut attack, rounded texture, defined tannins and persistent fruit.
Food Pairing Spicy Asian cuisine; large scallops with orange butter