Domaine de FontenilleLes Impatients
Red wine
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Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontenille's Les Impatients.
Discover the grape variety: Greco Bianco
Structured and aromatic whites with a pale golden to amber robe, a full palate and characteristic bitter finish on yellow fruit (peach, apricot), white flowers and honey aromas. Also produced as passito. Star of the Greco di Tufo DOCG in Campania and the mythical Greco di Bianco DOC in Calabria. Ancient Greek-origin autochthonous variety of southern Italy.
Informations about the Domaine de Fontenille
The Domaine de Fontenille is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
