2006 Nebbiolo
EAT WITH ... Nebbiolo loves meat, and specifically strong flavoured meats. Our CEO, Phil suggests venison burgers with chick peas and rocket.
CELLAR ... 3 to 5 years.
PRONUNCIATION ... Nebbilo [neh-bee-OH-loh]
Vintage conditions
A very positive start to the growing season saw drier than normal conditions through spring and early summer, resulting in very even berry set, good berry size, less shoot vigour, and very even yields. Very warm weather in late January and early February encouraged early ripening in almost all varieties.
Tasting notes
Varietal descriptors for the late ripening variety include violets, plums, prunes and licorice, in addition to its distinctively savoury Italian overtones.
Varietal descriptors for the late ripening variety include violets, plums, prunes and licorice, in addition to its distinctively savoury Italian overtones.
Our Nebbiolo is an intensely aromatic, spicy, medium-bodied red wine with hints of dark cherries, spring mint and indescribable ‘wild’ aromas.
Winemaking
Rutherglen Estates low yielding vines produce fruit with a distinctively savoury or herbal aroma. Always the last variety to be harvested from our vineyards, the fruit benefits from a 24 to 48 hour cold-soak after crushing, before being inoculated and fermented with a selected Italian, spicy Barolo yeast.
Rutherglen Estates low yielding vines produce fruit with a distinctively savoury or herbal aroma. Always the last variety to be harvested from our vineyards, the fruit benefits from a 24 to 48 hour cold-soak after crushing, before being inoculated and fermented with a selected Italian, spicy Barolo yeast.
The resulting wine is matured in old French oak, producing only a subtle hint of vanilla. As a medium bodied wine, with a soft palate yet firm finish, the wine is an excellent complement to any meal.
Wine detail & analysis
Variety Nebbolio
Region Rutherglen, North East Victoria
Harvest date March 2006
Release date November 2008
Alcohol 13.5%
Oak treatment Old French oak barriques
Total acid 6.6g/L
pH 3.42
Residual sugar 0.44g/L
Variety Nebbolio
Region Rutherglen, North East Victoria
Harvest date March 2006
Release date November 2008
Alcohol 13.5%
Oak treatment Old French oak barriques
Total acid 6.6g/L
pH 3.42
Residual sugar 0.44g/L
BRONZE Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2007
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