This is a predominantly Light & Bright wine, but it shares structural nuances of Smooth & Silky as described in the tasting note below.
Tasting Notes
Light to medium-bodied, there are aromas of red berry fruit, fresh wild herbs, and rose. On the palate, there are more subtle flavors of forest floor and a spicy minerality in the layered finish.
Body is the impression of a wines weight, density, or its ‘mouth-feel’. Some wines feel weighty, or full bodied, while others feel light bodied. Wine runs the gamut from light to full, with most falling somewhere in between.
TANNIN
Low
Subtle
Balanced
Pronounced
High
Tannin can range greatly in wine, but it is necessary to some degree, and a necessary constituent for red wines to age well. In high amounts, it can cause a drying affect, which is sensed mostly on the gums and tongue. Tannin is a natural preservative extracted from grape skins, otherwise known as polyphenols that are micronutrients and antioxidants with potential health benefits.
ACIDITY
Soft
Subtle
Balanced
Pronounced
High
Acidity is a foundational component in wine. In fact, low acidity, or ‘flabby’ wine (as the term suggests) is a negative. You can sense acidity mainly on the sides of your tongue. Acidity generally ranges from balanced to high. Crisp acidity adds freshness, making your mouth water. Acidity is a necessary element and helps to balance other components.
SWEETNESS
Dry
Off Dry
Medium Dry
Medium Sweet
Very Sweet
Most wines are characterized as dry to off-dry, but there are some grape varietals, like Riesling, that run the gamut from dry to sweet. The tip of the tongue mainly detects sweetness, which is why it is often the primary characteristic detected. Sweetness is derived from residual sugar that did not ferment into alcohol.
ALCOHOL
12%
Alcohol is the by-product of fermentation. Differing grape varieties have differing potential alcohol levels, but regardless warmer areas result in riper grapes resulting in higher alcohol. Alcohol level is an objective number, but its affect on its palate impression is largely determined with how well integrated and balanced it is with other components.
Light and alluring without sacrificing complexity.
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Grenache
100%Gruh-NASH
Grenache is widely planted throughout the world but some of the best expressions come from the southern Rhone, and in Spain’s Priorat. Grenache has small berries with thick grape skins resulting in dark, tannic wine in its youth combined with an almost ripe sweetness and elevated alcohol. Often part of a blend, Grenache offers a lot of fruit, spice, with floral and herbal notes.
Domaine de l’Accent is the brainchild of Konrad Pixner, who, with a doctorate in Oenology under his belt, started his own estate in 2018. Hailing from the Alto-Adige region in Italy, Pixner landed in the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation in southern France, where he is now producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines.
Pixner focuses on small-batch, low-intervention production, allowing for meticulous care and attention to every stage of the winemaking process. With an emphasis on organic farming and sustainability, Pixner is committed to producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its Mediterranean terroir. Careful attention is given to soil health, biodiversity, and the natural rhythms of the land.
Known for their elegance, complexity, and balance, Pixner’s wines capture the essence of the Languedoc region with rich fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and a distinct Mediterranean minerality.
Red Berries
Fresh Wild Herbs
Mineral
Organic
