The Story
The three vine varieties in this unique rosé blend were imported into Australia by the Chalmers family in 2000 and 2001. Handpicked from the Chalmers Heathcote vineyard on soils of ironstone, colerite, green basalt and quartz, at an altitude of 210-225m. This blend of 73% Aglianico, 14% Sagrantino and 13% Nero d'Avola is whole bunch-pressed and wild fermented in stainless steel. The Aglianico is aged in old barrique and the Nero d'Avola and Sagrantino in stainless steel. Six months on lees.
Description
The three vine varieties in this unique rosé blend were imported into Australia by the Chalmers family in 2000 and 2001. Handpicked from the Chalmers Heathcote vineyard on soils of ironstone, colerite, green basalt and quartz, at an altitude of 210-225m. This blend of 73% Aglianico, 14% Sagrantino and 13% Nero d'Avola is whole bunch-pressed and wild fermented in stainless steel. The Aglianico is aged in old barrique and the Nero d'Avola and Sagrantino in stainless steel. Six months on lees.
