Winery Stony RunClassic Petit Verdot
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The Classic Petit Verdot of the Winery Stony Run is in the top 0 of wines of Lehigh Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stony Run's Classic Petit Verdot.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo
Simple, fresh whites with low aromatics, a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and discreet aromas of citrus and Mediterranean white flowers. Often blended in local Corsican whites, a precious witness of the island's ampelographic heritage. White Corsican variety, a mutation of Carcajolo noir, grown on a few hectares in Corse-du-Sud.
Informations about the Winery Stony Run
The Winery Stony Run is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Lehigh Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania AVA (~1,888 sq mi, 6 counties), cool continental climate comparable to central Europe, well-drained shale soils. Chambourcin reigns in red (hybrid called "valley jewel", planted everywhere): fruity and supple with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, herbs and peppery touch, fine tannins. Taut Riesling (lime, green apple, petrol, white flowers), ample Chardonnay in vinifera whites. Vidal, Cayuga, Marquette, Frontenac hybrids.
The wine region of Pennsylvania
Historic East Coast vineyard (planted from 1683 by William Penn). Cabernet Franc as flagship: fresh, peppery reds with notes of raspberry, ripe bell pepper, violet and fresh herbs, supple tannins. Colourful, fruity Chambourcin hybrid (cherry, plum), off-dry Vidal Blanc with exotic fruit, aromatic Traminette (rose, lychee). Also mineral Riesling and Chardonnay.
The word of the wine: Second fermentation
In the making of champagne, fermentation of the base wine to which is added the liqueur de tirage and which takes place in the bottle. This second fermentation produces the carbon dioxide, and therefore the bubbles that make up the effervescence of the wine.
