Greywacke Chardonnay Champagne & Sparkling

Greywacke Chardonnay Champagne & SparklingThe majority of the fruit was sourced from the upper Brancott Valley with the balance coming from its lower reaches. Typical of this sub region, the wind blown loess soils are comprised of clay loams with varying degrees of gravel content. Both vineyards are planted with the low yielding Mendoza clone, known for its propensity for millerandage (small and normal sized berries in the same bunch) and were trained on a two cane VSP trellis. The two

This Semillon is light and bright on the palate with layers of fruit complemented by subtle savoury notes from the oak and well-balanced acidity on a long

Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from three different years and sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region

An expressive port with great character

The harvest was done by hand

the estate is run by Paolo De Marchi and his wife Marta

Grenache 26%

Whole bunch pressing ensures fractional recovery

"Natural predation" is just one of the many sustainable vineyard practices that eliminates the need for synthetic pesticides

Beatriz and Noelia Callejo who continue this exciting legacy

the indigenous variety long associated with the region

a small speck of quality in an ocean of often less than adequate wines

Cabernet Sauvignon was never less than 50% of the Insignia blend and gradually became the dominant varietal