The Piva family
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Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is located in the west of France and is known as a world-famous wine-producing region. Although it is a relatively low-lying area close to the sea, it is possible to grow grapes thanks to its warm maritime climate, well-drained soil, and the pine forests of the Landes region to the southwest that block the Atlantic ocean winds.
A major feature of Bordeaux wine is the blending of multiple grape varieties during winemaking: red wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, etc., while white wine is made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, etc.
Bordeaux is also famous for its rare and expensive wines produced by famous chateaux such as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour, and Chateau Mouton Rothschild.
One of the attractions of Bordeaux is that it is home to a large number of chateaux, meaning you can find a wide range of wines to suit your tastes, from special, high-end wines to affordable wines.
The Piva family's domain and vineyards
The Piva family's name, Entre-Deux-Mers, means "between two seas" in French.
The area is surrounded by two large rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne, and was named after the rivers, which resemble the sea. This area was once the bottom of the sea, and the clay-silica soil made from alluvial deposits is rich in calcium, with layers of oyster shell fossils exposed here and there. This is where the mineral-rich wine is born.
Although red wine is the main product of Bordeaux, this region also produces a lot of crisp, refreshing, high-quality white wines that go well with seafood. The Piva family, who make wine in Entre-Deumer, owns two chateaux, Château Petit-l'Arque and Château des Seigneurs de Pommiers. Petit-l'Arques is located at the top of the hill, and Seigneurs is about a five-minute drive away, slightly further down the hill.
The soil of Petit-l'Arque is suitable for Cabernet Sauvignon, while that of Seigner is suitable for Merlot, and they tend to be similar to those of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. In comparison, Petit-l'Arque is more powerful, while Seigner is softer to drink.
Organic history : Certified since 1984
The Piva family came to Entre-Deumer from Piedmont, Italy, in 1924 and started out as tenant farmers, before purchasing Château Pchots-Larquet in 1961 and Château Seigneur de Pommiers, a listed historic monument, in 1989.
The newly acquired chateau dates back to the 11th century and includes a chapel, tower and dovecote on its grounds.
The Piva family cultivates their soil using the traditional method of "adding natural fertiliser to the soil".
Another important aspect of brewing is the moon. This is also a method passed down from generation to generation, and all work is carried out according to the movements of the moon.
The bottling process is also done by ourselves, following the lunar calendar, in order to ensure that we don't miss the right bottling timing and to avoid bottling with machines from other companies that have been used for non-organic wines.
The Piva family has always practiced organic farming and was officially certified in 1984.
・White grapes : Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris
・Black grapes : Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Field soil
The soil is clayey and siliceous, with deeper layers of clay. The fields face south or southwest and enjoy plenty of sunshine.
The estate has two chateaux, Pseudlarquet, which is located at the top of the hill, and Seigner, which is about a 5-minute drive away, a little lower. The soil is similar to that of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, with Pseudlarquet being suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Seigner being suited to Merlot.
Characteristics of cultivation methods etc.
・Harvesting is mainly done by machine. Only the grapes for Crémant are harvested by hand.
Characteristics of brewing method
·red wine
No barrels are used. The grapes are harvested when they are fully ripe, even down to the seeds, so a full-bodied red wine is produced without the use of barrels.
From the producers to everyone in Japan
We have been practicing organic farming ever since our grandfathers first started growing grapes, but we decided to get officially certified in 1984. We want to respect the environment and care for your health.
We do not use barrels for the red wine we make. We wait until the seeds are fully ripe before harvesting, so the wine has a full-bodied flavor even without barrels. You will be able to taste the very fruity and mature tannins. It has aged very well, so please enjoy it.
There are many delicious things to eat in Bordeaux. If you come to Bordeaux, please enjoy our wines with a variety of dishes.
