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2021 Delinquente ”Roko il Vagabondo” Montepulciano
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2023 Delinquente ”Roko il Vagabondo” Montepulciano
Small batch. Single vineyard. Handmade.
Varietal Composition: 100% Montepulciano
Region: Riverland
Vineyard: Bassham Family Organic Vineyard, Barmera
Yeast: Wild
Bottling Date: June 2023
Release Date: August 2023
Fermentation Method: 10 Tonne open fermenters
Length of Fermentation: 9 days
Maloactic Fermentation: 100%
Barrel or Stainless: Stainless
Harvest: April 2023
Vine Age: own roots, 13 years
Soil: Red sandy loam over limestone
Output: 18,000 bottles
Color: dark purple color,
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: Nil
Winemakers Comments: Vintage 2023 was the coldest, wettest and trickiest years we’ve faced. Endless rain on the east coast over the last few years came to roost with the Murray River flooding to the second highest levels in recorded history in the Riverland. Persistent rain through Spring and early summer meant not only was harvest delayed by several weeks as fruit ripened slowly, but disease pressures were high with winemaker and grape grower nerves being put to the test. Luckily a healthy vineyard and some warm sunshine in early autumn helped the fruit develop nicely, producing a suite of pretty, more subtle wines this year
The Bassham Family Organic and Biodynamic vineyard, bursting with natural vitality and life, took full advantage of Mother Nature’s gift and produced beautiful quality fruit – sweet, layered and with piercing acidity of it too.
The Montepulciano was harvested from two different patches on the Bassham Family Organic vineyard, on separate days about a week apart. Each pick was fermented separately and blended together just prior to bottling. The earlier pick carried a lovely tart acidity and green energy, usually associated with whole bunch fermented wines, while the later pick gives palate weight and the deeper fruit character for drinkability – the final blend bringing both parcels together in a really awesome way.
Style/Palate: The idea with this wine is to make an uncomplicated red wine that provides flavor and energy. The thick skin provides a lovely, dark purple color, and while the nose gives a feeling of power and intensity. The palate opens with a lovely, puckering fruit character, like a basket of freshly picked, may be slightly underripe, but delicious mixed berries. The finish brings that tannin and those grippy, savory elements back into play, while the acid keeps the freshness and length going.
Aormas: basket of freshly picked mixed berries (blueberries and red cherry) delicious
Food Pairing: pasta, pizza, BBQ, Salt and Vinegar Pringles
Small batch. Single vineyard. Handmade.
Varietal Composition: 100% Montepulciano
Region: Riverland
Vineyard: Bassham Family Organic Vineyard, Barmera
Yeast: Wild
Bottling Date: June 2023
Release Date: August 2023
Fermentation Method: 10 Tonne open fermenters
Length of Fermentation: 9 days
Maloactic Fermentation: 100%
Barrel or Stainless: Stainless
Harvest: April 2023
Vine Age: own roots, 13 years
Soil: Red sandy loam over limestone
Output: 18,000 bottles
Color: dark purple color,
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: Nil
Winemakers Comments: Vintage 2023 was the coldest, wettest and trickiest years we’ve faced. Endless rain on the east coast over the last few years came to roost with the Murray River flooding to the second highest levels in recorded history in the Riverland. Persistent rain through Spring and early summer meant not only was harvest delayed by several weeks as fruit ripened slowly, but disease pressures were high with winemaker and grape grower nerves being put to the test. Luckily a healthy vineyard and some warm sunshine in early autumn helped the fruit develop nicely, producing a suite of pretty, more subtle wines this year
The Bassham Family Organic and Biodynamic vineyard, bursting with natural vitality and life, took full advantage of Mother Nature’s gift and produced beautiful quality fruit – sweet, layered and with piercing acidity of it too.
The Montepulciano was harvested from two different patches on the Bassham Family Organic vineyard, on separate days about a week apart. Each pick was fermented separately and blended together just prior to bottling. The earlier pick carried a lovely tart acidity and green energy, usually associated with whole bunch fermented wines, while the later pick gives palate weight and the deeper fruit character for drinkability – the final blend bringing both parcels together in a really awesome way.
Style/Palate: The idea with this wine is to make an uncomplicated red wine that provides flavor and energy. The thick skin provides a lovely, dark purple color, and while the nose gives a feeling of power and intensity. The palate opens with a lovely, puckering fruit character, like a basket of freshly picked, may be slightly underripe, but delicious mixed berries. The finish brings that tannin and those grippy, savory elements back into play, while the acid keeps the freshness and length going.
Aormas: basket of freshly picked mixed berries (blueberries and red cherry) delicious
Food Pairing: pasta, pizza, BBQ, Salt and Vinegar Pringles
