Viognier de Genève

Genève Appelation d’Origine Contrôlée

Origin: Quality controlled (AOC) Geneva, Peissy

Height : 450 m

Soil : Molasse (a soft, crumbly sandstone)

Grape variety :  Viognier

Pruning method : Guyot

Average production : 60 hl/ha

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

Characteristics : Light colour, aromas of mango and apricots, rounded full body.

Strength 14% ABV

Gastronomy: Fish, lobster, poultry, goat cheese, Japanese dishes.

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

Service temperature : 9-10°C