Chalmers Nero d’Avola 2021 (750ml)

100% Nero d’Avola

Tasting Notes
Vibrant and juicy, but with a pleasant reduction that adds sternness and complexity. Flavors of dusty raspberry, Davidson plum (a sour native plum), and graphite. Fine tannins and silky mouthfeel.

Vintage Notes
One of the greatest vintages on record in Heathcote, combining adequate moisture and sunlight, with a long, consistent ripening period. Resulting wines have depth of flavor and freshness.

Vineyard Notes
East facing sloped site, 210-220m elevation with diverse rocky terrain of ironstone, dolerite, green basalt, shale and quartz. The variety nero d’avola was imported for the first time into Australia by Chalmers in 2000 and planted in Heathcote in 2009 in east west row orientation at 4545 vines per hectare on unilateral cordon, spur pruned VSP. Farming is sustainable, focused on soil health and balanced vines. Viticulturist is Troy McInnes.

Winemaking
Hand-picked and destemmed as whole berries. Wild ferment in stainless steel, gentle treatment to retain fruitiness. Bottled after 6 months in stainless steel tank. A small amount of sulfur dioxide added pre-ferment, topped up to just 45ppm total SO2 after malolactic fermentation. Unfined, unfiltered, vegan friendly.

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