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ExhibitorChalmers Wines Australia Pty Ltd
Show2024
Class26B
Entry Number26B#23
BrandChalmers
Wine NameNero d'Avola
Vintage2023
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameTroy McInnes
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityOnline Cellardoor, Retail and on-premise
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Some dried herb and slightly smoky reduction. Slightly plasticy. Edgy acid and a little on the vegetal side.
Judge 2mid red. sweet red fruits. juicy palate, some fennel seed spice. med weight. some brett?
Judge 3Nose is a bit closed off, reduction? Also shows a bit meaty. Palate falls away quickly, leaving an unpleasant finish. Question on microbial cleanliness.
Associate Judgedusty red fruit, dried flowers, musty fruit
Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: Heathcote, 87%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 140 Ruggeri, 75%
CloneMAT 1, Roostock: 110 Richter, 25%
Soil TypeRocky,Volcanic
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Crop Yeild5.45 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date05 / Apr / 2023
Rainfall754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Aglianico, GI: Heathcote, 11%
CloneMAT 2 (Vulture), Roostock: 110 Richter, 100%
Soil TypeRocky,Volcanic
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2015
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild7.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date28 / Apr / 2023
Rainfall754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Varietal: Piedirosso, GI: Heathcote, 2%
CloneVCR 296, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 80%
CloneVCR 296, Roostock: 110 Richter, 20%
Soil TypeRocky,Volcanic
Elevation220 Metres above sea level
Planting Density4545 Vines / Ha
Planted2018
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable Certificate: FC315474
Crop Yeild3.20 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date28 / Apr / 2024
Rainfall754 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationStainless Steel 100%
Bottling Date22 / Nov / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced171
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteBart van Olphen