Tasting notes
A medium to dark ruby hue in appearance, the nose is filled with cherry and dark chocolate. There are hints of bay leaf, tobacco, and liquorice, balanced with soft to moderate tannins. It has good length and leaves lovely dark cherry jam flavours that linger.
Serving temperature: 17°C
Cellaring: 2020 - 2030
Vineyard notes
Region: King Valley
Vineyard: Martinelli Vineyard
Harvest date: 21 March 2018
Soil type: Well-draining reddish-brown clay.
Vine age: 10 years
Vine care: Hand-pruned, machine picked; Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) and shoot thinning.
Production notes
The fruit was processed at Rutherglen Estate where it underwent primary and malolactic fermentation. It was transported to del Rios winery in May 2018. The wine was then put to French oak barrels with 5% new barrels and the rest in 1–4-year-old barrels. After spending 18 months in barrels, the barrels that best expressed the features of the vintage were racked and blended into a stainless-steel tank.
Varietal composition: 100% Tempranillo
Acid: 6.3 g/L
PH: 3.57
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottling date: 9 November 2019
Fermentation: Destemmed and crushed into open tanks
Yeast type: 100% wild fermentation
MLF: 100%
Barrel type: 100% French oak barriques
Aging: 18 months 5% new and 95% 1-4 year old oak.
Q. What is a 'Crianza' Tempranillo?
A. In the context of Tempranillo wine, ‘Crianza’ refers to a classification of red wines that are aged for at least one year, with six months spent in oak barrels. Crianza Tempranillos are known for their round, fruity, and balanced taste. They are often aged in used oak barrels, which imparts a subtle oak flavor to the wine.
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