Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	De Bortoli Wines
Show	2023
Class	30
Entry Number	30#9
Brand	Vinoque
Wine Name	Novo Tinto Touriga Nacional
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	DeBortoli Wines Cellardoor

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	86
Judge 1	coffee and chocolate massive tannin and extract
Judge 2	Lifted and vibrant black plum (both macerated and preserved). Sweet spice and smoke - violets dried/candied. Woodsy tannins - super firm and chewy.
Judge 3	Lifted dark cherry and red plum aromatics, with black tea. Lifted palate too, with a cool feel. Dark cherry, plum and subtle spice. Good cohesive length with long chalky tannins.
Associate Judge	Nice rich dark fruit, chocolate, firm coating tannins with very dry finish

Varietal: Touriga Nacional, GI: Heathcote, 100%
Clone	E6V12, Roostock: 5C Teleki, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Sand
Elevation	120 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2800 Vines / Ha
Planted	2016
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	3.00 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	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	02 / Feb / 2023
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	800
Force Class	False