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Entry Information
ExhibitorCastagna
Show2019
Class35
Entry Number35#5
BrandCastagna
Wine NameAqua Santa
VintageNV
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJulian & Adam Castagna
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
TrophyTony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine
Judge 1Deep gold. Almost tawny. Desiccated nose - rack-dried? Complex, raisined palate.
Judge 2tea and nutty, orange notes. intense quite structured and complex. bit of heat but lots of length. luscious but never tiring.
Judge 3Nutty, savoury, VA, sharp acid, mushroom
Associate JudgeRich, nutty, oxidised, soft yet balanced .
Varietal: Viognier, GI: Beechworth, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 99 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeGranite,Quartz
Elevation500 Metres above sea level
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: 3818
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureDiam
Cases Produced117
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJulian & Adam Castagna