Domaine Pierre Usseglio - Châteauneuf du Pape 2017
Domaine Usseglio is located in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhône Valley. It was created in 1948 by an Italian immigrant, Francis Usseglio, who came to work as a winemaker. The following year, Francis Usseglio produced his wine under his own label. Domaine Usseglio was taken over by his son Pierre Usseglio and is now managed by his sons; Thierry and Jean-Pierre Usseglio , who divide their time between the vineyard and the cellar and have a philosophy of improving quality without compromising the traditional style adopted by their father. The vineyard extends over 24 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (red and white), Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône and Vin de France.
The red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (5%) and Mourvèdre (5%) . It is made in the traditional way; the vines are between 35 and 75 years old, the harvests are manual and then destemmed at 60%. Fermentation lasts 25 to 35 days. The aging is carried out in oak barrels, in demi-muids, in concrete vats and barrels over a period of 12 months .
Grapes: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre