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Entry Information
ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2022
Class22
Entry Number22#31
BrandChalmers
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1odd pond water character and very very acidic. really low pH
Judge 2chemical edge, very aggressively astringent.
Judge 3Closed stripped red fruits - thin, lean and tangy lingering tannins
Associate JudgeDark red fruits very intense. Fresh and dry but lacking flesh and a bit broad.
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 Date11 / Apr / 2022
Rainfall547 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date27 / Sep / 2022
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced1107
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen