Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Athletes of Wine
Show	2025
Class	40B
Entry Number	40B#9
Brand	Athletes of Wine
Wine Name	Rosso
Vintage	2023
Origin	Multi-regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	82
Judge 1	Fruity, quite primary nose, spice, red and black berries, dusty and nicely balanced but pleasant fruit.
Judge 2	micro red fruit. tomato paste. nice fruit underneath
Judge 3	meaty, saline. a tad funky on finish.
Associate Judge	Rubbery-plastic nose. Lighter framed red fruits. Lifted on palate. No flow.

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: King Valley, 60%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	234 Metres above sea level
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Merlot, GI: King Valley, 15%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	234 Metres above sea level
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Malbec, GI: North East Victoria, 25%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	185 Metres above sea level
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	500
Wine Style / Method	Col Fondo
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	Ancestral method, 16 months on lees, disgorged
Winemaker Note	Liam O'Brien/Jono O'Connor