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Entry Information
ExhibitorFreeman Vineyards
Show2019
Class17
Entry Number17#8
BrandFreeman Vineyards
Wine NameAltura Nebbiolo
Vintage2016
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1lovely density, medium bodied, tarry, soy, lovely balance
Judge 2youthful fruit supported by lively oak. Will drink well in the medium term
Judge 3Aged purple colour. Stewed porty fruit aromas. Over-ripe. Fine textural palate, with firm fine tannins.
Associate JudgeHerbal, tonic, bramble, acid upfront. Lacking finesse through finish
Varietal: Nebbiolo, GI: Hilltops, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Loam
Elevation560 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1666 Vines / Ha
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date25 / Mar / 2013
Rainfall550 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationBottle 100%
Bottling Date03 / Mar / 2015
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced270
Force ClassFalse