2022 Sangiovese

Red cherries, rain on a dusty creek bed in the middle of summer, and fine persistent tannins.

Vineyard:
A new vineyard for us, and one we were very excited to work with in 2022. Balgownie Estate, just north of Bendigo, has a cult like following amongst Australian wine collectors, and was one of the first vineyards planted in the district in the late 1960s. Alluvial clay soils lend generosity and power to the fruit, and resulting wine. We thank Tony and and the team at Balgownie for this fruit. 

Winemaking:
Destemmed, with very little crushing. Fermented as whole berries in open top fermenter. Plunged once daily, and on skins for approx 20 days. Pressed to stainless steel to finish ferment, and then racked to a large puncheons, and stainless steel (20%) for elevage.

Review by Mike Bennie, 15 June 2024

From Balgownie Vineyard in Bendigo. Great that Trutta gets the access to this fruit to see a different interpretation. Wonderful how Balgownie has opened up doors to younger gen winemakers. Planted early 90s for this sangio. A mix of older oak barrels and stainless steel (20%). On skins for around three weeks, maybe a bit more.

A meaty, red fruited expression with seriously good, fine, silty tannins in tow. Dark cherry, sarsaparilla, liquorice, clove and toasty brown spices, a bit of anise too. Wonderful scents and flavours. That grip and feel of just under medium weight all work in its favour too. High drinkability yet structured enough to be virtuous to the variety. Utter charm.

Rated : 93 Points