Red Wines

Sangiovese 2021

Name: Sangiovese 2021
Brand: Red Wines
SKU: -
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$30.00

Sangiovese grape can be traced back to ancient Rome, whose name derives from the Latin ` Sanguis Jovis, “ the blood of Jove”, referring to the Roman god of Jupiter. It is most famous as the main component of the Chianti blend in Tuscany.

Vineyard Region

Murray River Region of North Victoria

Grape Variety

100% Sangiovese

Vineyard Planted

2002

Wine Analysis

Alc/Vol 13.5%

Harvest Date

8th April 2021

Bottling date

12th July 2022

Total Production

2940 Bottles

Bottle Size

750 ml Standard

Winemaking

The grapes are de-stemmed into open fermenting vats. Juice was inoculated with suitable yeast culture, the cap was hand plunged 3 times daily, with total maceration time of 12 days. The fermented wine (the Must) was pressed into tanks to undergo malolactic fermentation.

Maturation

In 225 Litre new and used French Oak Barrels, for a period of 14 months. The wine was then blended from the barrels and clarified prior to bottling.

Colour

Intense violet colour to brick red with bottle age.

Aromas

Sweet cherry, strawberries, blackberry, red plum, with a background of chocolate and savoury notes.

Palate

The palate is medium and distinctive with berry fruit, fine texture and soft ripe tannins.

Peak Drinking

Until 2029

Released

October 2023