Aligoté de Peissy

Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Peissy-Geneva – 75 cl

Origin: Quality controlled (AOC) Geneva, Peissy

Height : 400-500 m

Soil : Molasse (a soft, crumbly sandstone)

Grape variety : Aligoté

Pruning method : Guyot

Average production : 80 hl/ha

Winemaking : Harvested early October. Alcoholic fermentation at cool temperature
(18°C) followed by malolactic fermentation. Stored in stainless steel tanks. Cold stabilization and filtration achieved by early March. Bottled in April

Characteristics : Light colour, almond, citrus and hazelnut aromas, round and crispy.

Strength 13.5%

Gastronomy: Ideal with oysters, fish and cheese (fondue) or by itself as an aperitif. 

Best time to drink : Now and up to 2-3 years after vintage.

Service temperature : 8-9°C