Winery Gilles BonnefoySauvígnon Grís et Blanc de Madone Vignes sur Volcan
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Gilles Bonnefoy's Sauvígnon Grís et Blanc de Madone Vignes sur Volcan.
Discover the grape variety: Carricante
Lively, mineral whites with a pale robe, tense palate and cutting acidity. Aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, aromatic herbs and characteristic smoky volcanic saline notes. Fine ageing potential, developing petrol notes with age. Star of Etna Bianco DOC and Etna Bianco Superiore DOC on the eastern slopes of the Sicilian volcano (up to 1,000 m altitude). Ancient native Sicilian variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvígnon Grís et Blanc de Madone Vignes sur Volcan from Winery Gilles Bonnefoy are 2016, 2018
Informations about the Winery Gilles Bonnefoy
The Winery Gilles Bonnefoy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Urfe to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Urfe
Loire IGP in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (granite and volcanic soils, semi-continental with Mediterranean influences): Gamay is the signature red, notably Gamay Saint-Romain with white juice selected for centuries — fruity and supple with red fruit and spice notes. Pinot Noir and Syrah as red complements. Chardonnay, Marsanne, Viognier and Pinot Gris for fresh, aromatic whites with white fruits and flowers, floral and citrus notes.
The wine region of Val de Loire
France's most diverse vineyard, 800 km along the Loire (~48,300 ha). Flagship whites: lively, mineral Sauvignon from Sancerre-Pouilly (citrus, boxwood, gunflint), Loire Chenin from vibrant dry to noble sweet wines (quince, honey, taut acidity), Melon de Bourgogne of saline Muscadet on lees. Cabernet Franc reds (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny): raspberry, bell pepper, graphite, silky tannins. Sparkling Cremants with brioche-apple notes.
The word of the wine: Natural sweet wine
Wine obtained by mutage with wine alcohol of the must in the course of fermentation, from the Muscat, Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie grape varieties, and corresponding to strict conditions of production, richness and elaboration.
