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Entry Information
ExhibitorDalzotto Wines
Show2024
Class25A
Entry Number25A#18
BrandDal Zotto
Wine NameMontepulciano
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameSteve Crockett
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Soft and plush. Rose petals and dried herb. Softer and juicy mid with red apple acid crunch.
Judge 2red fruited , spice, fine textural tannins
Judge 3Nose a bit dulled, slight dustiness on nose (oak?). Meaty, tannin driven, would like a bit more fruit and acid to give it a bit more life.
Associate Judgedark cherry, sweet fruited, violets on the nose. cherry and plum on the mid palate, lighter framed, fine tannins
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Heathcote, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Gravel,Sand
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Rainfall550 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOld Wood 75%
FermentNew Wood 25%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date02 / Jul / 2024
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced652
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteMichael Dal Zotto, Prasad Patil