Aged Release 2008 By Jingo Adelaide Hills Montepulciano
VINTAGE
Hand picked fruit from 14 year old organically grown vines was harvested at optimum ripeness to retain vibrancy and definitive varietal characteristics.
WINEMAKING
This Montepulciano was crushed and fermented in traditional open fermenters and macerated for an extended period of 2 weeks. Pressed in a traditional upright Vaslin basket press. Matured in French oak casks for 36 months unfiltered to retain varietal texture. Bottle conditioned for 6 months prior to release.
NOTES
Montepulciano has been the star variety in our own Adelaide Hills vineyard. Only 100 dozen have been bottled.
14.2% Alc/Vol
WINEMAKER
John Gilbert
