# Toni P France Gonzalvez (2022)

- **Producer:** France Gonzalvez
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Savoie, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 10.5%
- **Average price:** €37
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** sloe, rose, red cherry, raspberry, sour cherry, smoke, graphite, earth, leather

## About this wine

The Toni P France Gonzalvez is a 2022 Pinot Noir from the Vin de Savoie appellation, produced by France Gonzalvez. The wine is notable for its low alcohol content and its producer's journey from Beaujolais to Savoie, where she works with organic grapes. France Gonzalvez emphasizes a minimal intervention approach in her winemaking. The region of Savoie, situated in the French Alps, is recognized for producing wines with bright acidity and delicate fruit characteristics, influenced by its high altitude and cooler climate. This particular wine stands out for its transparency and a distinctive profile that balances red fruit with subtle animalistic undertones.

## Interesting facts

- Low alcohol (10.5%) makes it refreshingly light.
- Can be served chilled, a versatile approach.
- Vines are in conversion to organic certification.
- Features a unique 'animalistic' note alongside red fruit.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and medium body complement lean proteins like chicken and turkey, cutting through any richness without overpowering the dish. Its subtle fruit notes can harmonize with fruit-based sauces or accompaniments, while its earthy undertones pair well with mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

The Toni P France Gonzalvez is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process involves maceration on whole clusters for 12 days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for one year, primarily in concrete tanks, with potential additional aging in tank, amphora, and old barrels. The producer employs a minimal intervention approach, and the vines are currently in conversion to organic certification.