2024 Nero d'Avola
Single vineyard, hand-picked, small batch, whole berry, open ferment following a cold soak. Beautiful fresh and bright red berried fruit, with a complex mix of dried herb and spice. Refreshing acidity and structured finish.
Produced from a single vineyard just east of the township of McLaren Vale in an ancient river bed. Picked early to retain the natural acidity and freshness. Destemmed only, whole berries in small open fermenters following a 4-day cold soak. Wild fermentation allowed to start for a few days then over seeded with cultured yeast. Total time on skins 14 days. Pressed to older seasoned small format oak where it was matured for 6 months prior to bottling. No fining. Minimal additions.
13.4% Alc/Vol
Single vineyard, hand-picked, small batch, whole berry, open ferment following a cold soak. Beautiful fresh and bright red berried fruit, with a complex mix of dried herb and spice. Refreshing acidity and structured finish.
Produced from a single vineyard just east of the township of McLaren Vale in an ancient river bed. Picked early to retain the natural acidity and freshness. Destemmed only, whole berries in small open fermenters following a 4-day cold soak. Wild fermentation allowed to start for a few days then over seeded with cultured yeast. Total time on skins 14 days. Pressed to older seasoned small format oak where it was matured for 6 months prior to bottling. No fining. Minimal additions.
13.4% Alc/Vol
Single vineyard, hand-picked, small batch, whole berry, open ferment following a cold soak. Beautiful fresh and bright red berried fruit, with a complex mix of dried herb and spice. Refreshing acidity and structured finish.
Produced from a single vineyard just east of the township of McLaren Vale in an ancient river bed. Picked early to retain the natural acidity and freshness. Destemmed only, whole berries in small open fermenters following a 4-day cold soak. Wild fermentation allowed to start for a few days then over seeded with cultured yeast. Total time on skins 14 days. Pressed to older seasoned small format oak where it was matured for 6 months prior to bottling. No fining. Minimal additions.
13.4% Alc/Vol