Pirouettes Espectacular De Stephane 2018

Vineyard: 40-yo vines on clay-limestone in Ammerschwihr. Certified organic since 2004, biodynamic (DEMETER) since 2012

Making of: Grapes are hand-harvested, gently stomped and shortly skin macerated. The juice is then fermented with indigenous yeast and zero sulfur in stainless steel tanks. Bottled the following fall with zero addition of sulfur (15ppm SO2 total). Unfined and unfiltered. - Jenny and Francois website

Skin contact wine, also known as orange wine, is a type of wine made from white grapes that are fermented with their skins. This process gives the wine a slightly orange hue and adds tannins, texture, and complexity to the flavor. The wine can have a range of flavors and aromas, depending on the grape variety and the length of time the skins are left in contact with the juice. Skin contact wines are often described as having a fuller body and more intense flavor profile than traditional white wines. They are often enjoyed with food, particularly dishes with strong flavors or spices.