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2025 Delinquente ”Roko il Vagabondo” Montepulciano
Production information
2025 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 2025
Release Date: August 2025
Fermentation Method: 10 Tonne open fermenters
Length of Fermentation: 9 days
Maloactic Fermentation: 100%
Barrel or Stainless: Stainless
Harvest: March 2025
Vine Age: own roots, 14 years
Soil: Red sandy loam over limestone
Output: 14,400 bottles
Color: dark purple color,
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: Nil
Winemakers Comments: A dry spring preceded and hot summer in The Riverland, which meant vintage was short, sharp and hectic! Whilst not without its challenges, the warm conditions meant that the hardy, heat tolerant Southern Italian varieties that we work with proved their worth, developing primary fruit depth whilst holding natural acidity well. After several years of cooler conditions, the 2025 wines are punchier than recent vintages, defined by bolder flavours without sacrificing thirst slaking drinkability.
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: Brooding and dark with violet flower brightness keeping the moody feels in check. Meaty, bloody, but with brambly berries and plums to soften and round off those classic grippy tannin.
Aormas: Meaty, bloody, but with brambly berries and plums
Food Pairing: red sauce – margerita pizza or pasta amatriciana.
Small batch. Single vineyard. Handmade.
Varietal Composition: 100% Montepulciano
Region: Riverland
Vineyard: Bassham Family Organic Vineyard, Barmera
Yeast: Wild
Bottling Date: June 2025
Release Date: August 2025
Fermentation Method: 10 Tonne open fermenters
Length of Fermentation: 9 days
Maloactic Fermentation: 100%
Barrel or Stainless: Stainless
Harvest: March 2025
Vine Age: own roots, 14 years
Soil: Red sandy loam over limestone
Output: 14,400 bottles
Color: dark purple color,
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: Nil
Winemakers Comments: A dry spring preceded and hot summer in The Riverland, which meant vintage was short, sharp and hectic! Whilst not without its challenges, the warm conditions meant that the hardy, heat tolerant Southern Italian varieties that we work with proved their worth, developing primary fruit depth whilst holding natural acidity well. After several years of cooler conditions, the 2025 wines are punchier than recent vintages, defined by bolder flavours without sacrificing thirst slaking drinkability.
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: Brooding and dark with violet flower brightness keeping the moody feels in check. Meaty, bloody, but with brambly berries and plums to soften and round off those classic grippy tannin.
Aormas: Meaty, bloody, but with brambly berries and plums
Food Pairing: red sauce – margerita pizza or pasta amatriciana.
