Clos Venturi CLOS VENTURI Grandes Cuvées ‘Altare’ Rouge 2022 stella-bella then given an extended soak

then given an extended soak on skins for five months before being basket pressed and matured in large clay vessels

Intense aromas that are powerful and complex

Sweet and refreshing

had little work done and lightly rested to be bottled fresh: blue skies

in Marigny-Brizay (Vienne)

Clos Venturi CLOS VENTURI Grandes Cuvées ‘Altare’ Rouge 2022 stella-bella then given an extended soakAltare Red is a 100% Sciaccarellu of exception since only a thousand bottles are produced. The nose is very fruity, cherry and strawberry are good friends with a slight woody note. The mouth is equally charming and perfumed, the tannins are round and quite melted. An impressive ageing potential is revealed, as is its balance between aromatic power and sweetness.