Tasting Notes
A Beechworthian take on a “Super Tuscan” blend of 60% Sangiovese/ 40% Syrah. The flavour profile here is actually Syrah-dominant with notes of blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, aniseed, cigar box, rosemary and plum. The Sangiovese brings bright acidity and tight, fine-grained tannins to the wine. Extended time in the decanter brought out flavours of olive tapenade and salted meats. This wine is absolutely fantastic to drink now but easily has another decade of cellaring potential. - Aaron C.
Our intention is to make, as simply as possible, wine which is an expression of the place where it is grown.
The Castagna Vineyard is situated at an altitude of 500 metres five-and-a-half kilometres outside the beautiful town of Beechworth in Northeast Victoria, high in the foothills of the Australian Alps.
Our soil consists mainly of decomposed granitic-loam on a base of clay. The climate is distinctly Mediterranean with hot days and cool nights during the important part of the growing season. The land is farmed biodynamically; using Rudolf Steiner's biodynamic principles, because we believe it is the best way to achieve optimum fruit quality that best expresses its terroir.
The vineyard is hand-pruned and the fruit is hand-picked. We crop at a bit less than two tons per acre. The winemaking is very traditional using only our own vineyard's indigenous yeast with minimal interference. Elevage varies between 18-20 months using only the very best, tight grain French oak available, about half of which is new each year.
- Winery Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Beechworth |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |