Grapes: Gringet
Region: VDF
Vintage: 2022
Viticulture: Biodynamic
Vinification: macerate for two weeks in carbonic and then are punched for two months, and the ageing is one year in 300-litre barrels.
Aging: 1 year
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: None
Notes from the Importer: Pierra Menta is an exceptional organic, biodynamic and natural dry white wine from Savoie made by Jean-Yves Péron. Classified as a Vin de France, Pierra Menta is made from the Gringet grape variety. The winemaker plans to plant other vines of this old variety, until he obtains half a hectare.
Gringet, which is 100% Pierra Menta, is a white grape variety endemic to Haute-Savoie historically linked to the commune of Ayse, near Bonneville. Jean-Yves Péron's vines are planted near Albertville, on a south-facing mica schist plot. Gringet has long been confined to the Bonneville region and traditionally produces low-alcohol and high-yielding sparkling wines. It is an interesting grape variety, fruity, low in alcohol, with notes of quince and strong minerality. Pierra Menta's gringets macerate for two weeks in carbonic and then are punched for two months, and the ageing is one year in 300-litre barrels.
Quince manifests itself from the olfactory and gustatory attack, and minerality supports this note. White fruit, florality, lots of structure and nice acidity. An incredible length, too... We thank Jean-Yves for this and we move on to the food and wine pairings: fish, seafood, oysters and Middle Eastern cuisines.
