2024 Monte
The fruit sourced from a single site on the outskirts of the McLaren Vale township on Tatachilla Limestone where the soil is dark and rich, with deep underground limestone, providing density and structure.
- Single site on the edge of the McLaren Vale township: dark, rich soil over deep Tatachilla Limestone.
- Destemmed, wild fermented in open fermenters, malolactic in steel, 12 months in seasoned hogsheads.
- Black cherry, mulberry, wild herbs and black pepper, with fine, chalky tannins; 296 dozen made.
- Harvest
- 25 March 2024
- Variety
- Montepulciano 100%
- Élevage
- Seasoned French oak for 12 months
- Bottled
- September 2025, 296 Dozen Produced
- Alc
- 13.4% Alc./Vol
- pH
- 3.32
- TA
- 6.4g/L
- GF
- 1g/L
Winemaking
The fruit was destemmed and gently crushed before undergoing a wild fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open fermenters. Once primary fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed off skins and allowed to undergo natural malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. It was then matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads, adding subtle texture and integration.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep purple with bright magenta hues
Bouquet: Layers of ripe black cherry, mulberry, and plum, intertwined with lifted notes of wild herbs, black pepper, and a subtle earthy undertone and a whisper of cocoa and spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a supple texture and vibrant acidity that drives freshness throughout. Juicy red & dark fruits sit at the core, framed by fine, chalky tannins & a savoury thread that lends complexity. The finish is long, leaving traces of dark berries and spice.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.