Château Malherbe : Madame Ferrari 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Madame Ferrari Rouge 2022 from Château Malherbe

Tasting

Color
The Château Malherbe Madame Ferrari Rouge 2022 displays a deep ruby hue with purple highlights.

Nose
Highly complex, the nose reveals aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant.

Palate
The attack is straightforward and generous, unveiling an elegant, velvety tannic structure.

Serving

To fully appreciate this wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. Decanting for one hour before tasting will allow the wine to breathe and reveal all its nuances.

Pairings

This red wine will pair perfectly with grilled or sauced red meats, game, and aged cheeses.

A complex, elegant red wine from an exceptional Provençal estate

The estate

Located in Bormes-les-Mimosas, in the heart of Provence, Château Malherbe spans a unique, preserved 25-hectare terroir on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, near Cap Bénat, Fort de Brégançon, and Pointe du Diable. For four generations, the Ferrari family has passionately cultivated the lands of the Malherbe estate.

Covering 25 hectares, the estate comprises two distinct terroirs that give rise to two wine ranges: "Malherbe" and "Pointe du Diable". The "Malherbe" range, from a clay-schist terroir, offers broad, sun-kissed age-worthy wines marked by strong minerality. The "Pointe du Diable" range, set along the coastline on sandy soils enriched with quartz, produces fine, elegant wines with a refreshing saline touch thanks to the influence of sea breezes.

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by favorable weather conditions, allowing for optimal grape ripening. The grapes were hand-harvested in mid-September under ideal conditions.

Winemaking

Winemaking begins with a short vatting period during which punching down is carried out, followed by running off and careful pressing. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and is completed by malolactic fermentation to enhance the wine’s digestibility. Aging then continues for 10 months in Burgundy barrels.

Blend

Mourvèdre
Grenache
Cinsault
Rolle.