Olla Rouge VdF 2024

Wine Description for Olla Rouge VdF 2024 by Matassa

Character

At a featherlight 10.0% ABV, this vintage completely redefines the joy of drinking in the Roussillon. In the style of Eric Asimov’s penchant for fresh, unpretentious wines, the Olla Rouge presents itself as lively, unvarnished and extremely drinkable. A juicy, almost ethereal red wine bursting with red berries and fine spice, bringing the Mediterranean lifestyle to the glass without a hint of heaviness.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes originate from the barren, high-altitude hills surrounding Calce in the Roussillon. Shaped by black slate and marl and surrounded by wild garrigue, the vines find ideal conditions here for mineral depth. Whilst many producers in the region focus on maximum extraction, Tom Lubbe counters the southern heat through a distinctly early harvest in order to preserve freshness and typicity of origin.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An exciting, traditional assemblage of red and white grape varieties: Grenache, Macabeu and Grenache Gris. True to the estate’s artisanal tradition, fermentation is spontaneous and unfiltered. Co-fermenting red and white grapes endows the wine with its pale, transparent colour, a silky texture and an invigorating acid structure. In line with Matassa’s uncompromising approach, no sulphur has been added at all since 2015.

Food Pairings

Thanks to its slender frame and delicate fruit, this wine is best served slightly chilled. It pairs magnificently with charcuterie, grilled sardines, delicate goat’s cheese pastries or a classic ratatouille with fresh herbs.