2024 Sangiovese
Beechworth, VIC
Vibrant, youthful colours and medium density. Very fragrant and appealing nose of red/maraschino cherry aromas with varietal dried herbs in the background. Bright, savoury Sangiovese fruit on the palate with juicy acidity. Typical drying tannins and red spice/ginger notes with a great finish. An immensely enjoyable, young red wine.
CRU $378.00 I SVC $356.40
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2024
Varietal
Sangiovese
Acid
6.10 g/L
pH
3.46
Residual Sugar
0.44 g/L
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Vinification
Processing started with 3-4 day cold soaking and then a cooler 6-day ferment to retain fruit purity. The oak regime with this wine matured in older French oak puncheons for six months.
Winemaker Comments
Brokenwood winemakers and crew don’t need much
encouragement to taste a range of world wine styles, and one of our favourite countries is Italy. Given the influx of young Italian winemakers over time, championing the merits of Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, it’s only natural that these varieties have found their way into the Brokenwood lineup.
A milder and later-than-average growing season was the
dominant factor in Beechworth for vintage 2022. Above-average rainfall throughout 2021 made for a challenging growing season with disease pressure a constant. January was wet, with 140mm
falling for the month. Thankfully the rain cleared for February,
allowing the vineyard to dry off. These conditions resulted in
wonderful fruit and tannin ripeness.
Food Pairing
Pasta, of course, or a classic Australian BBQ.
Drink
Drinking well now but will improve with medium term bottle age.
