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Exhibitor Chalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show 2022
Class 22
Entry Number 22#19
Brand Chalmers
Wine Name Nero d'Avola
Vintage 2021
Origin Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name Troy McInnes
Commercial Label Yes
Availability Online Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1 really lovely brighter lighter style of wine, quite simple but delicious
Judge 2 nutty aldehyde, palate lacks balance.
Judge 3 oaked damson and black plums - toasted jam fruits follow the palate thins out into a tang in the end
Associate Judge Slighty sour smelling red fruits, a bit of taffy and red candied notes. Sour and slighty confected yet very drying tannins and red fruits.
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone MAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 75%
Clone MAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 25%
Soil Type Rocky,Volcanic
Elevation 220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density 4545 Vines / Ha
Planted 2009
Irrigation Dripper
Growing Method Sustainable
Crop Yeild 12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date 12 / Mar / 2021
Rainfall 442 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
Ferment Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation Stainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date 12 / Jul / 2021
Closure Screw
Cases Produced 1107
Force Class False
Winemaker Note Bart van Olphen