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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2022
Class22
Entry Number22#19
BrandChalmers
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2021
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1really lovely brighter lighter style of wine, quite simple but delicious
Judge 2nutty aldehyde, palate lacks balance.
Judge 3oaked damson and black plums - toasted jam fruits follow the palate thins out into a tang in the end
Associate JudgeSlighty sour smelling red fruits, a bit of taffy and red candied notes. Sour and slighty confected yet very drying tannins and red fruits.
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 75%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 25%
Soil TypeRocky,Volcanic
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date12 / Mar / 2021
Rainfall442 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date12 / Jul / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1107
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen