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Blend
Sangiovese (91%), Canaiolo Nero (3%), Mammolo (2%), Colorino (2%) Malvasia Nera (2%) CANBERRA DISTRICT
Season
Warm and dry conditions throughout ensured full ripening and very good accumulation of flavour and tannin.
Viticulture
A number of clones of Sangiovese as well as small quantities of the traditional Tuscan blending varieties Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, Colorino and Malvasia Nera are grown on a range of vineyards across both granite and shaley soil near Murrumbateman.
Winemaking
The grapes were hand-harvested at around 13 Baumé. Fermentation took place in open fermenters which were worked by hand to extract flavour and tannin. Parcels went through a malolactic fermentation and ageing in a mix of new (10%) and seasoned Allier and Tronçais oak. Blending and bottling took place in March 2019
Taste
Dark cherry, mulberry and tobacco yield to a rich palate framed by hints of tar and firm savoury tannins.