From my tastings of many “Monte’s” from around the world and Australia, it is deemed a good alternative to Shiraz. A variety that is very late in ripening and is as tough as they come. I like to drink Monte and hence I have wanted to make one for a long time. The vineyard is in the northern side of the Adelaide Hills. It is on a tough piece of dirt and yet it seems to survive and even laugh at this. The grapes were slowly fermented and part of this batch was given extended time on skins. The result is a wine with great tannin structure suited to food with lingering fruit that opens up with air.
Vintage: 2017
Grape varieties: 100 % Montepulciano
Region: Adelaide Hills, Kersbrook, Australia
Winemaker: Darryl Catlin
Closure: Stelvin
Alcohol (ABV): 14%
Acidity: 5.50 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.10 g/l
Wine pH: 3.59
Oak: Approx 20% new French oak balance old French Oak.
Vegan Friendly: Yes
