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Entry Information
ExhibitorSAMU Wines
Show2015
Class31B
Entry Number31B#13
BrandSAMU Wines
Wine NameSAMU Nero d'Avola Merlot
Vintage2015
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyBest Blend
Judge 1Purple, vibrant and youthful. Juicy fruit, supple tannin. Joyous, well constructed and slurpy.
Judge 2Vibrant. Almost jumps out of the glass.Lovely balance. Polish ++
Judge 3red purple with nice fruit lift - pulpy berry a la Dolcetto. Good.
Associate Judgevibrant lifted blue fruit, stalky,green overtones, medium bodied, candied red fruits, spice, fruit shines
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Riverland, 65%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeLoam
Elevation100 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1666 Vines / Ha
Planted2008
IrrigationUnder-Vine Sprinkler
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild15.00 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall300 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Merlot, GI: Riverland, 35%
CloneQ45-14, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeLoam
Elevation1000 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1666 Vines / Ha
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild3.00 Tonnes / Ha
Rainfall300 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced35
Force ClassFalse