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Entry Information
ExhibitorCastagna
Show2019
Class16B
Entry Number16B#21
BrandCastagna
Wine NameLa Chiave
Vintage2015
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJulian & Adam Castagna
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Pale red, earthy and leathery fruit, palate sinewy and dry tannins
Judge 2really interesting and vibrant nose, youthful and bright, crunchy acid, sour red fruit and and firm tannins, still got many years to come
Judge 3Bright, brick on hue. A bit developed.
Associate Judgelight ruby red which tends to brick color, eucalyptus leaves, herbal, easy to drink, a touch short.
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Beechworth, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 99 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeGranite,Quartz
Elevation500 Metres above sea level
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: 3818
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date21 / Jan / 2017
ClosureDiam
Cases Produced113
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJulian & Adam Castagna