Matassa, Romanissa 2021 Crisp Old vines from a lieu-dit

Old vines from a lieu-dit on limestone bedrock

Dangerous even

achieving full ripeness while still showing off that signature Flonheim freshness

Time in tank on the lees has added some lovely texture here

Mostly Grüner with a bit of Neuburger (adds some body) for good measure

Matassa, Romanissa 2021 Crisp Old vines from a lieu-ditPlace: Roussillon, France Grape: Lledoner Pelut (Hairy Grenache) Vibe: Seductive A mutation of Grenache with hairy skin. Dw, I know it sounds kind of gross, just trust me when I say it tastes really delicious. High acid pushes the fruit into the realm of bitter blood orange, alongside plenty of white pepper and herbs. Grenache from the South can often veer into jammy and flabby. This is worlds apart, and probably has more in common with a red you'd