Sangiovese 2022

REGION  Australia, Rutherglen
WINEMAKER  Marc Scalzo
VINEYARD

The fruit is grown on the De Bortoli Shelley’s Vineyard on the eastern edge of the Rutherglen region. Two clones of Sangiovese were planted to add complexity. The site is slightly undulating with an interesting gravel, clay and alluvial soil mix.

SEASON

2022 was a slightly cooler than average year but without any extreme heat. With higher than average rainfall the vines grew well in Rutherglen. Due to regular rainfall events and a mild summer it was a stressful but ultimately rewarding year in Rutherglen for our white wines and roses. Our reds were more elegant with tighter structure.

WINEMAKING

The Rutherglen Estate Sangiovese grapes are coming from our small, low yielding, super-premium estate vineyard. The grapes were harvested, crushed and underwent a two day cold soak before warming and fermenting. After 10 days on skins the wine was pressed and aged in a mix of older French oak hogshead and Puncheons for six months to accentuate both the bright cherry notes, as well as the naturally spicy and savoury characters whilst using the time in oak to help soften the chewy tannins.

TASTING NOTE

The wine exhibits a vibrant red colour with brick red hues. Aromas of cherries, red berries and spice with nuances of dried herbs. This elegant Sangiovese has balanced cherry and strawberry varietal characters, red berry, and spice with the integrated oak supported by mouth coating grainy tannins. The wine has a quaffable savoury finish.

CELLARING

2 to 8 years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vegan, Vegetarian

FOOD PAIRING

Sangiovese loves pizza, pasta and traditional Italian cuisine. Enjoy with a hearty homemade minestrone soup, sprinkled with parmesan cheese together with some crusty white bread. It also suits a wide range of pre-dinner nibbles such as bruschetta, lightly cured meats and vegetables.