Château Malherbe : Madame Ferrari 2022

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

Tasting

Color
The Château Malherbe Madame Ferrari Rouge 2022 has a deep ruby color, with purple reflections.

Nose
The nose, of great complexity, reveals aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant.

Palate
The attack on the palate of this Provence wine is frank and generous, revealing an elegant and velvety tannic structure.

Service

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

Pairings

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

A Provence red wine from an exceptional estate

The property

Located in Bormes-les-Mimosas, in the heart of Provence, the Château Malherbe occupies a unique 25-hectare preserved 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.

The vineyard

The estate, spread over 25 hectares, includes two distinct terroirs that give birth to two ranges of wines: "Malherbe" and "Pointe du Diable". The "Malherbe" range, from a clayey-schist terroir, offers ample and solar aging wines, marked by a strong minerality. The "Pointe du Diable" range, located on the edge of the coast on a sandy soil enriched with quartz, produces fine and elegant wines, with a refreshing iodized touch thanks to the influence of sea breezes.

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by favorable climatic conditions, allowing optimal maturation of the grapes. The manual harvest was carried out in mid-September, under ideal conditions.

Vinification

Vinification begins with a short maceration, during which pigeage is carried out, followed by careful racking and pressing. Fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts and is completed by malolactic fermentation to improve the digestibility of the wine. Aging continues for 10 months in Burgundian pieces.

Blend

Mourvèdre
Grenache
Cinsault
Rolle.