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The red wines A.O.C. Hermitage are produced in the Hermitage region, in the Rhone Valley, France. These wines are recognized for their elegance, complexity, and aging capacity.
At the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Hermitage, two main red grape varieties are grown: Syrah and the small, permitted amount of the white grape Marsanne and Roussanne. Syrah is the dominant variety in the region and is considered one of the best expressions of this variety in the world. To a lesser extent, the white Marsanne and Roussanne grapes are allowed to be grown at Hermitage, which are used to produce rich, dry white wines, imparting floral aromas, white fruit flavors and a silky texture. The combination of these red and white grape varieties makes Hermitage an A.O.C. renowned for the exceptional quality and complexity of its wines, both red and white, which are prized for their longevity and distinctive character.
The red wines A.O.C. Hermitage are made following a specific process that highlights their quality and distinctive character. The grapes are harvested by hand at the optimum moment of ripeness. The manual harvest allows a careful selection of the grapes, guaranteeing their quality. The bunches of grapes are destemmed to separate the grapes from the stems. This avoids adding astringent flavors from the stems to the must. The must, which contains the destemmed grapes, is placed in fermentation tanks. Fermentation can be carried out with natural yeasts or selected yeasts. During this process, the sugar present in the must is converted into alcohol, and flavors, color and tannins are extracted from the skins of the grapes. After fermentation, the must and the skins of the grapes are kept in contact for a period of additional maceration. This allows for greater extraction of color, tannins, and aromatic compounds from the skins, which contributes to the structure and character of the wine.
The red wines A.O.C. Hermitage are known for their aging ability. After fermentation and maceration, the wine is transferred to oak barrels for aging. Aging can last several years, during which the wine softens, flavors integrate, and the complexity and elegance characteristic of Hermitage wines develop. Hermitage wines are generally made from the Syrah grape variety, which adds intensity, structure, and spicy notes to the wine. Some growers may also include small amounts of other varieties, such as Marsanne and Roussanne, to add complexity and balance. Finally, the wine is bottled and can continue its evolution in the bottle before being marketed. It is worth mentioning that each winery and producer may have their own specific production techniques and methods, which contributes to the diversity and quality of A.O.C. Hermitage.
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