Domaine Elian Da Ros - Abouriou 2019
The Domaine Elian Da Ros is located in Cocumont in the Côtes du Marmandais, on the left bank of the Garonne. Elian Da Ros, son of a farmer, dreamed of being a winemaker from his childhood and began studying viticulture and oenology at the age of 14. After working in Alsace for 5 years, he returned to his region of origin and built his winery. In 1998, he signed his first vintage. Today, the estate covers 19 hectares, certified in organic farming since 2000, and biodynamicsince 2002.
Abouriou is a blend of several plots of Abouriou (90%) and Merlot (10%). The unstemmed harvest is fermented in semi-carbonic maceration and the vatting lasts about ten days. Aging takes place in foudres and barrels of several wines for 15 months.
Grape varieties: 90% Abouriou, 10% Merlot