Winery Old RiverSauvignon Blanc
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The Sauvignon Blanc of the Winery Old River is in the top 0 of wines of Potter Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Old River's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Informations about the Winery Old River
The Winery Old River is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Potter Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Potter Valley
The wine region of Potter Valley is located in the region of Mendocino County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Chateau Montelena or the Domaine McFadden Vineyard produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Potter Valley are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Potter Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, oak or spices.
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
The word of the wine: Malvasia
Name given locally to various grape varieties, notably pinot gris (Pays nantais) and vermentino (Provence and Corsica).
