2021 Domaine de l'Octavin 'Cigogne' Lourens Family Wines The maceration lasted about 15

The maceration lasted about 15 days

Albariño juice goes through wild yeasts fermentations and then spends 10 months in stainless steel and 2 months in a 500L barrel

certainly not enough

again surrounded by forest and thus the shade prevents the grapes from getting too much sun which yields a more delicate - high acid and racy Sylvaner

2021 Domaine de l'Octavin 'Cigogne' Lourens Family Wines The maceration lasted about 15A blend of equal parts Gewrztraminer and Pinot Gris from the biodynamic vineyards of the Humbrecht family in Alsace. The grapes were fermented as whole bunches for five weeks before being pressed off to cuve to rest until spring. Heady notes of rose and spice are offset by fine tannins and a bitterness that complements any exuberance beautifully, making for a wine of real complexity.