François et Julien Pinon - Vouvray Sec 2023

François et Julien Pinon - Vouvray Sec 2023Established in 1786, the estate of Julien and Francois Pinon has been built up over eight generations and now covers 13. 5 hectares in the Vallee de Cousse. Today, father and son duo, Francois and Julien, continue the tradition of old school winemaking with a contemporary edge, passed down when Francois took the reins in 1987. Leaving behind a career in child psychology, Francois took over the estate from his father, and focused on emphasizing

long maturation for the wines

Committing to the traditional cycles of brewing sake in the winter and harvesting the rice in the summer

including Amarone and Brunello

Both cuvées are 90% tibouren and 10% grenache

They primary commitment is towards sustainability

the Cusumanos have revolutionized the island’s winemaking styles by focusing on both native and international grape varieties

from grape pressing

followed by natural fermentation at low temperature

clay-based and rich in limestone

This is an area with a variety of soils including alluvial

Today Gusbourne pay tribute to their heritage by using the same three geese on all of their bottles

Andrea and Dario