Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Ricca Terra
Show	2025
Class	20
Entry Number	20#8
Brand	Ricca Terra
Wine Name	Terra do Rio
Vintage	2024
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Ashley Ratcliff
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	Deeper flavours with an earthiness and savoury character accompany candied plum. Flavoursome, a bit meaty on the back. Fine grip and texture with a balance of savoury and fruit right to the back
Judge 2	intensely aromatic, plush, good mid palate weight. finish is clipped. phenolics?
Judge 3	aromatic wild strawberry, pinkisk purple colour, wet stome, ripe fruit quality. medium plush body, short wet stone finish.
Associate Judge	pink vibrant colour. classic strawberry and cream aromatics. Sweet and round upfront, glossy raspberry fruits. Straw berry leaf and crunchy acid, creamy mid weight and texture.

Varietal: Mataro / Mourvèdre / Monastrell, GI: Barossa, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Old Wood 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Cases Produced	180
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Ashley Ratcliff