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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2019
Class31
Entry Number31#13
BrandChalmers
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Bright crimson. Tart acid and firm, fine tannins. Hollow.
Judge 2old oak notes at first then some cherry blossom comes out. bit lean without tons of flavour
Judge 3Smokey, gamey, savoury, firm tannin, nice acid
Associate JudgeNice balanced, a bit hard on the alate, added acid- citric? Odd reserved lemon character
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 100%
Soil TypeVolcanic,Rocky
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date21 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall382 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date13 / Sep / 2019
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced550
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen