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Entry Information
Exhibitor Santa & D'Sas Pty. Ltd.
Show 2021
Class 18B
Entry Number 18B#20
Brand Valentino
Wine Name 2016 Sangiovese
Vintage 2016
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Callan Randall
Commercial Label Yes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award Gold
Overall Score 96
Judge 1 Brick red hue. Mature? Broody, savoury nose of red currants and leather. Great length and intensity.
Judge 2 brick aged colour. sl dank. berries stewed tough. lacks refinement. grippy bitter
Judge 3 dried black olive and oregano, does have some oxidation but lovely tannins and acid structure
Associate Judge rhubarb, some tobacco and savouriness, wonderfully supple palate with char, sexy
Trophies The Dr. Rod Bonfiglioli Best Wine of Show
Best Red Wine
Best Red Italian Variety Wine
Best Museum Wine
Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method Conventional
Wine Making Information
Cases Produced 25
Force Class False