VINTAGE CONDITIONS
An exceptional vintage. Following the hot and dry 2016 season, berries were particularly small
and the vineyards very healthy, with adequate, balanced growth. Ideal cooler weather during
harvest time with cool nights and no substantial heatwaves. An elegant, promising vintage, similar
to 2007.
Harvest date: 27/02/2017 – 13/03/2017 @ 23 – 25,3 Balling.
PRODUCTION
100% destemming and crushing by hand directly into 2 ton open top fermentation tanks.
Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation @ max. 30ºC. including pre fermentation and post
fermentation soaks with regular punch downs for up to 15 days, depending on each parcel. Wine
drained directly to barrels, together with single pressing from traditional basket press for
malolactic fermentation. 35% new French oak was used from high quality coopers. Time in barrels
22 months with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine and assist maturation. Minimal use of
sulphur and nothing else added. Bottled unfiltered by hand on the property.
Bottling date: 9/1/2019 Production: 958 x 12 x 750ml; 150 x 1,5L; 12 x 3L.