Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	De Bortoli Wines
Show	2022
Class	16
Entry Number	16#8
Brand	De Bortoli Wines
Wine Name	Bellariva Sangiovese
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Cellardoor

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	musky note, sweet black berry, bright fruited, coating tannins, sweet berry, primary
Judge 2	2022 dark red. Bright ripe cherry fruit, sweet fruited core, some nice structure and powdery tannins. Good length of fruit, acid balance.
Judge 3	dark fruited, cocoa, rich, layered and fresh
Associate Judge	Plum, spice, forresty. Rhubarb on finish, slightly chalky but integrated.

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone	MAT 7, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Volcanic
Elevation	120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1400 Vines / Ha
Planted	2016
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	11.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	04 / Apr / 2022
Rainfall	445 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 60%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 40%
Bottling Date	13 / Oct / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	700
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Sarah Fagan