2011 Chateau de Fonsalette (Rayas), Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Syrah Reserve, France Koppitsch Sangiovese Grosso destined for Rosso

Sangiovese Grosso destined for Rosso di Montalcino spends 13/14 months in botti

a small town with a deep-rooted winegrowing tradition in the Bierzo Alto

stainless-steel tanks in which temperatures are not allowed to exceed 25°C

A pied de cuvee made from sampling juice is added to kick start fermentation

called the Karibib Vineyard

2011 Chateau de Fonsalette (Rayas), Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Syrah Reserve, France Koppitsch Sangiovese Grosso destined for Rosso100% Syrah. The grapes for this wine come from vines were planted in 1944 1948, and 1987. The wine is aged for three months in enamel vats, then aged for 12 months in 450 Liter casks.