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Entry Information
ExhibitorArtWine Pty Ltd
Show2022
Class15
Entry Number15#4
BrandArtwine
Wine NameLa Dolce Vita
VintageNV
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDick Bryksy
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1green edge, tomato sauce VA, sweet and sour, VA and oak through palate
Judge 2Red & black fruits, some oak and age showing. Palate quite firm, dense, slightly hung fruit character.
Judge 3reduced, sl brett, grubby and short
Associate JudgeRed fruit with earth tones. Finish a bit short. Hint powdery finish
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 1103 Paulsen, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Elevation425 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1667 Vines / Ha
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild8.65 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date08 / Apr / 2021
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date12 / Feb / 2021
ClosureCork
Cases Produced133
Residual Sugar12 grams / litre (0 to 300)
Wine Style / MethodTraditional
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteThe base Montepulciano was made by Joanne Irvine. 1,200 Litres were then shipped to Lodestone where Michael Sykes oversaw the second ferment, in bottle. Lees were removed and wine finished after approximately 7 months.
Winemaker NoteJoanne Irvine & Michael Sykes