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ExhibitorLa Cantina King Valley
Show2021
Class36
Entry Number36#7
BrandLa Cantina King Valley
Wine NameSaperavi
Vintage2019
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NamePeter Corsini
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Deeper red, dark berry, ripeness and spice, sweet oak underneath, density and layer of tannin/texture, some riper profile notes and oak tannin on finish, good tannin and acid freshens palate/balances heat on finish
Judge 2want to love this wine,tang,ripe,minty,dusty,euciness
Judge 3Has a vibrancy, playfulness. Would happily go back for more. I feel like it's a beautifully balanced expression of this varietal.
Associate JudgeMetallic, earthy, savoury, woody tannins
Varietal: Saperavi, GI: King Valley, 100%
CloneI11V10, Roostock: 5C Teleki, 100%
Soil TypeDeep,Clay,Loam
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1750 Vines / Ha
Planted1980
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.20 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date25 / Mar / 2019
Rainfall785 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date15 / Jul / 2021
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced400
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NotePeter Corsini