Grenache / Carignan
Mimmo 2022
La Voluta

Grape Variety: Grenache, Carignan

Producer: La Voluta (Jean-Benoit Vivequain and Anna Rubio)

Region: Cucugnan, Roussillon, France

Wild Scale: 4/5

Vegan friendly wine

14% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Grenache and Carignan grapes grown on red clay soils were harvested by hand. Pressed by foot in whole bunches and macerated for 6 days. Co-fermentation with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks where the wine then aged for 7 months.  No fining, filtration or added sulphur. 

This Wine: Natural red wine with medium body and fresh acidity. Dark fruit flavours along with chocolate and nutty elements make this a food-friendly bottle with layers of complexity to enjoy through a meal. Only 2000 bottles made.

Notes on the Winemaker: La Voluta is the natural wine project of Jean Benoit Vivequain and Anna Rubio who now reside in the village of Cucugnan after meeting on the other side of the world in New Zealand where they were both learning about winemaking. They focus on old-vine Grenache Noir which is indigenous to the wild and rugged terrain between Cucugnan and Maury. The wines are deep and complex, often with some darker elements as JB enjoys playing with oxidation. No cuvée is ever made twice which keeps Anna busy as she makes all of the labels.