Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Massoni Wines
Show	2014
Class	14A
Entry Number	14A#16
Brand	Massoni Wines
Wine Name	El Nino Sangiovese
Vintage	2012
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	IGA Supermarkets and select wine stores

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1	mature mid ruby with orange tinges, Looks evolved. a touch o f greenness on the nose, fruit is a little numb on the palate. Strawberry and capsicum and a little green on the finish.
Judge 2	sweet sour, very ripe fruit, lacking freshness, jubey fruit, simple
Judge 3	developed, mocha, showing secondary characters.. lovely mouthfeel, 'maritime' flavours with dried plum and sage/herb. Savoury, slightly sexy
Associate Judge	mandarin? Sweet spice, tobacco,

Varietal: Sangiovese, GI: Pyrenees, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Deep
Elevation	340 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2040 Vines / Ha
Planted	1999
Irrigation	None
Growing Method	Conventional
Crop Yeild	9.90 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	06 / May / 2012
Rainfall	0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Old Barrel 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	1651
Force Class	False