2023 'Il Premio' Reserve Sangiovese

Good winter rain allowed soil profiles to be full, giving the vines a great start to the growing season. A remarkably cool summer followed, providing perfect conditions for healthy balanced vines. The long ripening period produced fruit with a perfect balance of good colour, high natural acidity, and concentrated flavours.

Sangiovese is proving to be very well suited to our estate, evidenced by the consistent natural balance it finds with minimal intervention in the vineyard. Sourced from our oldest block, E5, planted in 1993.

Native yeast, small open fermenters, hand plunged. Maturation: 8 months in seasoned French barriques.

Medium palate weighted, red and black cherries. Effortlessly balanced across fruit, tannin, weight and acid. Flow across palate is seamless. Long yet subtly drying finish.

A showcase of cherries, more red than black. With time the aroma opens up with deepening fruit characters, violets, and dried oregano.