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A red that represents an almost \u003cstrong\u003ewhispered interpretation of Grenache Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e and confirms that this corner at the western end of the Languedoc is an extremely vocated territory for perhaps the most Mediterranean black grape variety of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Les Cliquets\" is made by Opi d'Aqui from Grenache Noir grapes grown in the territory of the village of Vendémian, located about 16 kilometers southeast of the winery's headquarters, in a tiny 0.8-hectare plot characterized by soils with a clay and limestone component and located at an altitude around 200 meters above sea level. Harvesting is done manually, and the whole bunches undergo carbonic maceration in steel tanks for a period of 3 weeks. Subsequent alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously by indigenous yeasts and, after racking, the cuvée is completed with 30% Vermentino: manual harvesting is followed in this case by direct pressing and the usual spontaneous fermentation. Both varieties are grown under certified organic conditions, additionally following the principles of biodynamic agriculture. The final blend is then placed to age on its fine lees in steel tanks for 6 months. Bottling does not involve further manipulation such as filtration, stabilization or clarification, nor does it usually involve the addition of sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Les Cliquets\" from Opi d'Acqui presents itself in a diaphanous appearance, of a pale ruby red very close to an intense rosé. A visual impact that is confirmed on the palate by a light sip, \u003cstrong\u003echaracterized by extreme drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e: the disruptive freshness is accompanied by a light tannic texture, enhanced by a very fine saline note. The nose is cheered by fresh, crisp fruit scents: just-ripe cherry and wild berries, from currant to strawberry, closing on the finish in a refreshing trail of green vegetable. A red that seems interpreted specifically for aperitifs with vegetarian finger foods, or to pair with sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opi D'Aquì","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43727823274263,"sku":"20V99815","price":21.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1860\/5335\/files\/rouge-les-cliquets-opi-daqui-202020251114104058.png?v=1765400267"},{"product_id":"rouge-labricotier-opi-daqui-2020","title":"Rouge 'L'Abricotier' Opi D'Aqui 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"L'Abricotier\" is a happy invention of Opi d'Aqui, in the vein of the idea of \u003cstrong\u003emaking immediate and very drinkable wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, vinifying red grapes generally considered powerful. The label identifies in its name and graphics one of the estate plots, in which a magnificent apricot tree stands out against the sky: which might lead us to think that the bottle hides an orange wine or even a passito, but we must consider that Philippe Formentin's creativity reserves constant surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"L'Abricotier\" is made in the Opi d'Aqui winery first and foremost from a desire to experiment. The blend is composed of 50% Grenache Noir and the other half of Vermentino, Grenache Blanc and Syrah grapes. The plots from which they come are different and of varying ages, more or less distant from the winery's headquarters, but all share the clay-limestone matrix of the soils and the typically Mediterranean climate: dry, windy and influenced by sea breezes blowing from a close distance. Harvesting is done by hand and the different varieties are vinified in \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate masses\u003c\/strong\u003e, Grenache Noir on one side and the rest of the grapes on the other, according to the \u003cstrong\u003esemi-carbonic maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e technique: a small part of the clusters is de-stemmed and placed at the bottom of stainless steel tanks, then covered by the rest of the mass left whole. The clusters at the bottom break under the weight and begin to ferment, going on to saturate the container with CO2, which allows for pellicular maceration of all the grapes. After 15 days, the two masses are pressed and indigenous yeasts conduct spontaneous fermentations. Aging is prolonged for 6 months in barrique, then blending of the two cuvées and bottling can take place without filtration or clarification.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"L'Abricotier\" from Opi d'Aqui shows a striking bright ruby red. The nose reserves \u003cstrong\u003earomas typical of the Mediterranean coast\u003c\/strong\u003e, with garrigue acting as a sunny background: thyme and dried herbs, while fruity hints are expressed in the dark, crisp notes of cassis and blueberry. The sip is easy-drinking, but with a noteworthy structure and all played on fine balances between freshness, lingering savoriness and fruity youthful hints. 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This is actually the most academic of the eclectic vigneron Philippe Formentin's creations, that is, performed just as his masters taught him how to make wine: choice of typical varieties, precise scanning of maceration times, maturation and aging, in classic containers. All, however, without invasive intervention or unnecessary manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Les Fainéants\" is made by Opi d'Aqui from a classic blend of the typical varieties of the French Midi: Mourvedre, present for 90 percent, and Grenache Noir for the remaining 10 percent, bred under a certified organic regime and also following the principles of biodynamic agriculture, they grow on soils characterized by a clay-limestone matrix. The terroir of origin is that of the village of Clermont-l'Hérault, in that part of Languedoc that rises slightly inland from Sète: the Mediterranean at a short distance mitigates a particularly dry climate with its breezes, offering a certain presence of humidity. The grapes are harvested by hand when fully ripe, destemmed and left to cold macerate for 24 hours. The must is then extracted through a hand-operated vertical press, while fermentation is spontaneous, conducted by indigenous yeasts only. Aging is conducted \u003cstrong\u003ein oak barrels for 9 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus an additional 3 months in steel tanks, and bottling involves no other intervention or addition of sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Les Fainéants\" from Opi d'Aqui shows a rather dense and intense ruby color. Fruity scents with dark nuances immediately leap out on the nose: cassis berries and blueberries, then a slightly sweeter tone of ripe cherries. Delicate earthy notes of leather and a hint of vanilla emerge in the background. Tasting reveals a well-structured red, balanced between ripe hints and dense tannic texture. The freshness is well present and opens to a lingering finish on mineral notes. \u003cstrong\u003eA lively southern interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be enjoyed perhaps alongside a boeuf bourguignon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opi D'Aquì","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43727824060695,"sku":"20V99817","price":22.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1860\/5335\/files\/rouge-les-faineants-opi-daqui-202020251021174825_91d0af41-97aa-43cf-bcbe-e0c3825b8167.png?v=1768470214"},{"product_id":"rouge-les-canons-opi-daqui-2019","title":"Rouge 'Les Canons' Opi D'Aqui 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Les Canons\" is Opi d'Aqui's most \u003cstrong\u003eimmediate and drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e version. This label, too, leaves no doubt about intentions: \"canon,\" in the jargon of French wine lovers, indicates precisely a \"glu-glu\" wine, that is, one that is very easy to drink. The expression seems to have originated in historical times within the Masonic tradition, when the invitees to a society meeting used to strike in unison with their glasses on the table before emptying them in one breath, producing precisely a cannon-shot noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Les Canons\" is made by Opi d'Aqui from typical French grapes that are more or less local: Syrah, one of the great international varieties native to the Rhone Valley, from the parcel in the village of Aspiran, a few kilometers south of the winery, from vines 30 years old; Mourvedre, among the major vines of the Midi, from the vineyard located near Clermont-l'Herault. The soils are characterized by a clay-limestone matrix, while all the grapes are grown according to the rules of organic certification and in accordance with the principles of biodynamic agriculture. Harvesting is carried out manually by waiting for the bunches to fully ripen, which are then sent to separate vinification: \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonic maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel tanks for the \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003eMourvedre\u003c\/strong\u003e is destemmed, \u003cstrong\u003epressed directly\u003c\/strong\u003e and rests on the skins for 15 days. At the end of spontaneous alcoholic fermentations, by indigenous yeasts only, the two bases are blended and proceed to a period of aging in steel tanks for several months. Bottling is carried out without filtrations or other manipulations, nor addition of sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Les Canons\" from Opi d'Aqui already reveals all its \u003cstrong\u003eexciting vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e at a glance, with a purplish-red guise with ruby highlights. The aromas are simple and mouthwatering, all centered on floral notes, among which violet stands out, and fruity aromas of small berries, such as wild strawberry, joined by a pleasantly funky rustic nuance. The taste shows all the lightness and freshness of this composition, with almost winy hints and a bite-and-run tannin, toward an aromatic finish of good persistence. 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This method allows for maximum genetic variability within a vineyard: by encouraging the spread of specimens with different physiological and productive characteristics, a better balance can be achieved in the fruit that will be harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Massale\" is made by Opi d'Aqui with the three different varieties of Grenache: Noir, present for 40% in the blend, Gris and Blanc, both present for 30%. The grapes are grown under a certified organic system, also using the principles of biodynamic agriculture, within a unique vineyard, propagated by selection from old vines and characterized by clay soils on a limestone matrix. Harvesting is done manually at the same time for all varieties, and the resulting blend is vinified whole cluster: \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonic maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel tanks for a duration of about 3 to 4 weeks is followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation, by indigenous yeasts only. 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The taste reveals a certain fullness, with hints of a delicate fruity sweetness, and a lively freshness that flows into a lingering, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opi D'Aquì","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43727825338647,"sku":"20V99819","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1860\/5335\/files\/rouge-massale-opi-daqui-202020260722180612.png?v=1784736632"},{"product_id":"blanc-lorangeade-opi-daqui-2021","title":"Blanc 'L'Orangeade' Opi D'Aqui 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"L'Orangeade\" by the micro winery Opi d'Aqui is an interesting o\u003cstrong\u003erange interpretation of grape varieties typical \u003c\/strong\u003eof the French Mediterranean coast. The name on the label is a lighthearted attempt to describe this creation, composed solely of grapes, terroir and non-interventionist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"L'Orangeade\" Orange Wine is made by Opi d'Aqui from the typical white grape varieties of the French Midi: Marsanne and Grenache Blanc, which make up 60 percent and 40 percent, respectively, of the cuvée. The grapes are grown under a certified organic system and following the principles of biodynamic agriculture on soils with a characteristic clay-limestone composition, located at an altitude of about 200 meters above sea level. The Mediterranean is not far away and influences the dry climate of this extreme western part of the Languedoc with its refreshing breezes and, together with the Salagou lake, lying behind the village of Clermont-l'Hérault, provides an important moisture reserve. The clusters are harvested by hand when fully ripe, then destemmed once they reach the winery. Fermentation is spontaneous, using only indigenous yeasts, and the must remains in \u003cstrong\u003econtact with the skins for 15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aging takes place in used wooden barrels for a period of 6 months, without any further handling, and the sulfites present are normally those developed naturally during the fermentation phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"L'Orangeade\" by Opi d'Aqui is a label that leaves no doubt as to what to expect in the glass: a bright-looking orange wine with light nuances. The impact on the nose is as territorial as ever: the Mediterranean scrub expresses itself with clear scents of rosemary and broom, accompanied by a pungent citrus of orange. In the background, there is no lack of notes that recall a ripe sweetness, such as yellow peach, which are found on the palate in the sensations of enveloping softness. 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