| Grape varieties |
12% Carignano, 31% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 12% Cinsault, 12% Pinotage |
| Soil composition |
Structured shale/schists from the east, clay rich soils from the north and iron mixed soils from the west. |
| Vinification |
Along with the concrete vessel, the wine is also matured in old 500 L neutral French oak barrels and a 2 700 L foudre (Pinotage). |
| Ageing |
The Elpidios is produced in similar fashion than our main Grenache in terms of long, gentle extraction, the use of 50% on average whole bunches and then pressed off. After bottling, the wine is aged in bottle for 18 months before release. |