Distilleries de Provence Gentiane de Lure Yarra Valley The wine was basket pressed

The wine was basket pressed in French oak for 18 months maturation then bottled unfined and unfiltered

Earthy tobacco and cigar box notes add further complexity

brown sugar and smoke

earthy characters

The wine flows across the palate with a dense inky intensity and supple mouth-coating texture

Distilleries de Provence Gentiane de Lure Yarra Valley The wine was basket pressedSince the 15th century, people have been "cooking" gentian roots in wine to create a medicinal drink that is used to treat a number of ailments. In modern times, infusions of gentian roots in wine or spirits have proven to be very popular. Gentiane is an aperitif with a base made from fortified white wine, alcohol, infusions of gentian roots, citrus peels and quinquina. Enjoy Gentiane de Lure aperitif straight up, chilled, and with ice cubes if you