Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ricca Terra
Show	2022
Class	35
Entry Number	35#10
Brand	Ricca Terra
Wine Name	Bullets Before Cannonballs
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Judge 1	Dark red hue; plump fruit, spicy and warming. Full-bodied, furry tannins, crunchy acidity and a good drink.
Judge 2	Plush, ripe primary fruit, spice, alcohol, tannin
Judge 3	Rich, dark fruit. Black current and blueberries. Slight feral character that works well with the wine (not Bretty). Soft and plush palate. Nice wine, very complex, time will help.
Associate Judge	dark berry and savoury, fine tight palate, good balance, length

Varietal: Tempranillo, GI: Riverland, 38%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Shiraz, GI: Riverland, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Lagrein, GI: Riverland, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Lambrusco, GI: Riverland, 14%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverland, 9%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Aglianico, GI: Riverland, 9%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	800
Force Class	False