England
Suffolk
Suffolk is part of the remarkable rise of English wine. In eastern England, its cool climate naturally favors wines with high acidity, particularly well suited to sparkling wines. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important reference points, alongside other grape varieties that can ripen at these latitudes. Climate warming, improved viticultural practices and recent investments have transformed perceptions of English wine. Suffolk remains an emerging region, but that is precisely what makes it interesting: styles are still being defined and quality is improving quickly.
The territory
Where are we?
In the east of England, on the North Sea–facing coast, northeast of London.
In the vineyard
The climate.
Cool maritime climate, with moderate temperatures and a long ripening season. The east of England is among the relatively dry parts of the country, but coolness remains decisive.
What to look for
Grape varieties.
In brief
What to know.
An emerging region
English winegrowing is experiencing rapid growth and Suffolk is part of this new generation of vineyards.
Naturally high acidity
The cool climate preserves a lot of freshness, an important advantage for the production of sparkling wines.
Classic varieties for sparkling wine
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important reference points for understanding contemporary English production.
Producers we follow
Producers.
To drink
Wines.
