Grapes: Riesling + Sylvaner + Cab Sauv + Merlot
Region: Valais, Switzerland
Vintage: 2023
Viticulture: Biodynamic
Soils: Schist + Limestone
Vinification: Whites are harvested and fermented together; ditto for the red grapes. All in neutral barrel before blending and aging an additional 9 months also in neutral barrel.
Aging: 9 months in neutral barrel
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: None
Notes from the Importer: Lucas Madonia, a winemaker hailing from Burgundy with experience in the Jura region, now finds himself rooted in the Swiss Alps. With 1.7 hectares of vineyards nestled in Ayent near Sion, he brings a fresh burst of youthful energy to winemaking in this picturesque alpine setting. Combining his Burgundian heritage with the diverse influences of his diverse experience, Lucas crafts wines that reflect both tradition and innovation. In the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lucas Madonia's passion for winemaking flourishes, creating wines that capture the essence of this unique terroir with a purist level of winemaking, with a commitment to 0/0, meaning no additives and sulfur in his process.
