2025 Nero
The fruit is sourced from a single site in the heart of McLaren Vale on Pirramimma Sandstone, providing fresh and vibrant fruit with a touch of earthiness and spice.
- Single site in the heart of McLaren Vale on Pirramimma Sandstone, laid down by an ancient river.
- Picked 21 March 2025, wild fermented in open-top fermenters, then 5 months in seasoned hogsheads.
- Medium-bodied, with blackcurrant, plum and bright cranberry acidity; 353 dozen made.
- Harvest
- 21 March 2025
- Variety
- Nero D’Avola 100%
- Élevage
- 100% seasoned French oak for 5 months
- Bottled
- September 2025, 353 Dozen Produced
- Alc
- 13.3% Alc./Vol.
- pH
- 3.37
- TA
- 6.5g/L
Winemaking
The Nero d’Avola was harvested at peak flavour ripeness, with a fine balance of bright natural acidity. Fermentation began spontaneously with wild yeast and progressed relatively quickly, held at moderate temperatures in open-top fermenters. Maturation took place in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 5 months.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Vivid crimson-purple
Bouquet: Bright blackcurrant, plum and mulberry with some floral notes and a delicate herbal lift.
Palate: Medium-bodied, brimming with berry fruit and spice, lifted by a subtle savoury edge. Bright cranberry acidity adds vibrancy, while firm yet supple tannins provide gentle structure.
Critics
95 points, Gold Medal (McLaren Vale Wine Show)
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.