The Italian is the first wine of its kind in New Zealand. Created with hallmark Terra Sancta deliciousness, complexity and texture, combined with classic Italian flair, this is an expressive and memorable wine.
Terra Sancta Special Release The Italian
The Italian is the first wine of its kind in New Zealand. Selected on the basis of common altitude, soils and sunlight, Terra Sancta has grown three famous Northern Italian varietals - Dolcetto, Barbera and Lagrein - on its Felton Road estate. As well as varietal uniqueness, The Italian is also unique in its craft - with 44%, 36% and 20% selected from the 2016, '17 and '18 vintages respectively. This rare multi vintage approach has created a wine with hallmark Terra Sancta deliciousness, complexity and texture. Combined with classic Italian flair, this is an expressive and memorable wine. Saluti!
TECHNICAL DETAILS
VINTAGE:
Multi - 2016, 2017, 2018APPELLATION:
Bannockburn, Central Otago
VINEYARD/BLOCK:
Terra Sancta Estate - Felton Road
VARIETAL: Lagrein, Dolcetto and Barbera
ALCOHOL: 13%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: <1 g/l
pH: 3.54
TA: 6.75 g/l
RELEASE DATE:
February 2019
CELLARING NOTE:
Given natural tannins, acidity and quality of fruit we feel confident this will will cellar well for up to 8 years. To open put cork screw directly through wax and cork. Cork will remove neatly along with wax.Local & International shipping is available & quoted on request.