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What the wine is made of

Grapes

In the Savalan Valley grow dozens of grape varieties — from classic European to table grapes. From them is born the palette of Savalan wines.

Grapes are the alphabet of wine. Savalan's vineyards hold a rich collection of varieties, chosen for the local terroir.

Grapes

A rich collection

The estate grows 21 technical grape varieties — for making wine — and 14 table varieties. Among the technical ones are classics of world winemaking.

Each variety reveals itself in the conditions of the Savalan Valley in its own way, giving the wines their own signature — from light whites to dense reds.

A grapevine

Technical varieties

What grows in the valley

A few classic varieties from the winery's collection.

Chardonnay
The king of white grapes — from fresh to oak-aged wines.
Pinot Noir
A capricious, noble red variety with a delicate character.
Cabernet Sauvignon
A powerful red variety, the basis of long-lived wines.
Merlot
A soft, round red variety, often in blends.
Grenache
A warm southern variety with berry and spice notes.
And others
21 technical varieties in all, plus 14 table varieties.

Grapes

From grape to wine

After hand-harvesting the grapes reach modern equipment: gentle processing and precise control of fermentation preserve what the vine gave.

Already at this stage the future taste is set — and the wine will gain its final character later, in the cellar.

The winery's tanks

The list of varieties is given from open sources; the make-up of the plantings changes over time.