Jean Manciat Macon Charnay Franclieu, 2022 Montecucco Ampeleia was established in 2002

Ampeleia was established in 2002 as a collaboration of cult winemaker Elisabetta Foradori and friends

The Catena family is one of

Fermentation in concrete/wooden vats

Firm tannins on the palate

Bordeaux Blanc from Washington

Jean Manciat Macon Charnay Franclieu, 2022 Montecucco Ampeleia was established in 2002Winemaker Notes Considered by Jean Manciat to be his best site, Franclieu is an east facing parcel of 30 35 year old vines on a stony slope featuring clay limestone soils. As for all Manciat wines, whole clusters are harvested by hand, pressed directly and fermented with natural yeasts. The wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel tank; it is bottled with a light, non sterile filtration.