This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes, sometimes 1,000 metres or more. It is virtually unknown in France and in other wine-producing countries.

Informations about the Winery Gallifant Cellars

The winery offers 18 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.

It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Arizona

The Winery Gallifant Cellars is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Arizona to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of United States wines

In the top 850 of of Arizona wines

In the top 250000 of white wines

In the top 850000 wines of the world

The wine region of Arizona

Arizona is located in the extreme Southwestern corner of the United States of America, bordered by Mexico to the south and southern California to the west. It covers 300,000 km² (114,000 square miles) between latitudes 31°N and 36°N. The main varieties used to make Arizona wines are Syrah, Viognier, Muscat and, of course, the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. They do best in cooler regions, especially in the southwest.

The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation

Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.