Papillon · Devičie, Central Slovakia · Slovakia
Dry red wine · Alibernet · 75 cl
Papillon Karbonix Alibernet is an explosion of fruit: Alibernet, a Central European cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet, made by carbonic maceration to highlight its fruitiness. The name nods to the technique and to Astérix and Obélix, the Breton winemaker's “neighbours”. Selected for Central Wines by Master Sommelier Adam Michocki.
Tasting note
A whole basket of fresh forest fruits, with blackcurrant, chokeberry and cherry. Full-bodied, with nicely wrapped tannins.
Pair with
Burgers and barbecue, grilled sausages, pizza, and hearty vegetable stews.
Details
- Producer: Papillon – Víno od Francúza
- Region: Devičie, Central Slovakia
- Grape: 100% Alibernet
- Style: dry red, natural
- Winemaking: carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation, 10 months in fibreglass; unfined, unfiltered, very low sulphur
- Alcohol: 12.5% abv
- Certification: organic; Vins Méthode Nature; suitable for vegans
- Bottle: 75 cl
About Papillon
Papillon – Víno od Francúza (“wine from the Frenchman”) was founded in 2018 by David and Darina Papillon in the village of Devičie, Central Slovakia, among a hundred cellars carved into volcanic tuff. David, a French former sommelier in Michelin-starred restaurants, learned natural winemaking in the Loire and Roussillon. The certified organic winery works by gravity, with wild yeasts and no additives.