{"product_id":"2024-small-batch-sangiovese","title":"2024 Small Batch Sangiovese","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to limited production this wine is reserved for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Solstice Club\" href=\"www.ngeringa.com\/pages\/solstics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolstice Club Members.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eErinn Klein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGI:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdelaide Hills (Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ngeringa Rufus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are grown on a steep westerly facing slope of the Rufus Vineyard at about 360m above sea level, on rocky red ironstone and schist over clay. Quite a challenging vineyard site – facing west, it receives the belting summer sun and often is exposed to characteristic winds of the Adelaide Hills. From the top of this vineyard in the distance, however, one can see Lake Alexandrina and Southern Ocean, consequently receiving cooling afternoon breezes, which do much to preserve fruit acids and freshness through the critical weeks of ripening. Only 750 vines planted, Brunello and Chianti clones. For the first time we have included a smaller amount of Sangiovese Clones Mat 6 and 7 from our Iluma vineyard that was planted in 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A small batch of Sangiovese made from all our clones. Fully destemmed, gentle extraction by hand, wild yeast fermentation, extended maceration for 6 weeks, and 11 months maturation in one new and older French oak barriques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo fining. Estate bottled with small amounts of sulphites added before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminous and red in the glass with subtle ochre undertones that hint at its earthy backbone. The nose opens with aromas of cherry, orange zest and citrus blossom, grounded by a distinctive clay-brick earthiness. On the palate, it’s bright, youthful and mouthwatering, with vibrant acidity and a savoury edge that keeps you coming back for more. Flavours of crunchy plum, cassis and sour cherry unfold alongside notes of red apple skin and a hint of chocolate. Moreish, energetic and elegantly structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stelvin screw cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ngeringa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52532005077282,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3509\/0466\/files\/Sangiovese_2023.png?v=1755739194","url":"https:\/\/ngeringa.com\/products\/2024-small-batch-sangiovese","provider":"Ngeringa ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}