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Region: Hilltops
Grapes: Rondinella, Corvina
First Glance: Dried Fruit, Spice, Full Bodied, Winter-Warmer
The Wine:
True to Italian tradition a portion of the grapes are dried – conveniently in a neighbour’s solar-powered prune dehydrator – and added to the fresh grapes during fermentation. Subsequently, the wine is aged two years in selected old oak barrels to mature the wine rather than impart oak flavour. It is bottle aged for an additional two-plus years before release.
Garnet red hues and attractive enveloping aromas of spiced berries, sage and lingering umami notes that lead to a mellow, persistent and balanced palate. This wine is inspired by northern Italy’s classic ripasso styles opening as a deceptively lighter red that reveals beguiling flavours draped over a savoury tannin frame. With an elegant, captivating charm, the 2017 will continue to evolve for many years to come.
