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Entry Information
ExhibitorZerella Wines
Show2021
Class25B
Entry Number25B#5
BrandZerella Wines
Wine NameLa Gita Nero d'Avola
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameJim Zerella
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityCellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardGold
Judge 1Youthful plum. Attractive red jubey fruits. Soft juicy style. Very plush mid palate. High alc detracts from a very good wine.
Judge 2Solid well made but acid a touch apparent
Judge 3Good level of cherry, vanilla. Fruit and spice in balance with tannins. Good finish
Associate Judgeripe red fruit nose palate slippery and soft, some generosity and richness, ok
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: Merlot, 100%
Soil TypeSand
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date15 / Mar / 2019
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date15 / Jan / 2020
Cases Produced156
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteJim Zerella