Terres rouges | la ferme rouge | 2018 | moroccan red wine

Growing region: A.O.C. Les Côtes de Rommani, Domaine de la ferme rouge, Meknès, Morocco

Serving temperature: 12° C

Alcohol content: 13,5 %

Grape varieties: 90% Syrah, 10% Tempranillo

Flavour: dry

Shelf life: 6-7 years

Closure: Cork closure

Deep purple in colour, this wine has a nose marked by aromas of blackcurrant, violets and mocha. The palate is complex, fruity and harmonious, supported by nice soft and fresh tannins. With a slightly peppery finish, "Terres Rouges" is a true winemaker's wine.
 

DOMAINE

An estate that extends over 800 hectares in the Romani valley. About sixty kilometres from Rabat, in the Zaêrs region. On this territory (Merchouch site) renowned for its black (tirs) and reddish (hamri) soil, an estate called La Ferme Rouge has been contributing to Morocco's viticultural history since 1908.
The red grape vines are planted on southwest facing slopes. The main red grape varieties planted in the estate are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec, Merlot, Tannat...
For its part, the vineyard of the whites is planted on ancient sands and clay-limestone prientés south-west also. The varieties of this vineyard consist mainly of Sauvignon, Chardonay and Viognier.

Contains sulphites