Tasting Notes
An earthy & savoury wine with firm dry tannins. This Italian red is perfectly suited to pizza, pasta & cheeses.
Wine Information
- Winemaker: Andrew Nimmo
- Region: Gisborne
- Variety: Montepulciano
Chronology
- Harvest Date: April 19
- Bottling Date: February 20
- Release Date: April 20
Winemaker Notes
Montepulciano was fermented in open top stainless vats. The wines were then put into barrels for 10 months.
Viticulture Notes
Montepulciano grapes were harvested from Tim Egan’s vineyard at Makaraka, Gisborne in excellent condition and good ripeness.
Technical Details
- Alcohol: 12.4%
- Residual Sugar: 2.0
- Total Acidity: 6.0
- ph: 3.6
- Cellaring: 3-4+ years
Awards
- Not yet entered into wine competitions
