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Maggio Old Vines Petite Sirah Oak Ridge Winery California 2021
£109.60
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £18.27 per bottle.
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HD55264211
Maggio Old Vines Petite Sirah Oak Ridge Winery California 2021
- Grapes Petite Sirah 76%, Zinfandel 13%, Rubired 10%, Other Varieties 1%
- Country USA
- Region California
- Abv 14 %
- Body Value: B (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 9
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: Noel Basso
- Closure Screwcap
- This richly coloured wine offers opulent dark berried fruit and blueberry notes, with nuances of black pepper, fine cocoa and vanilla. Showing lovely balance, the ripe fruit is enveloped in elegant tannins through a lingering finish. The 2021 growing season was characterised by the effects of drought in the Lodi vineyards. There was a reduced yield across all varietals, with harvest beginning mid-August. The quality, however, looks excellent, with higher sugar content and good natural acidity levels, resulting in beautifully balanced wines.
Each variety was vinified separately to bring out the potential of each lot. The Petite Sirah (a synonym for Durif) grapes underwent a pre-fermentation cold soak for 48 hours. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with a specially selected yeast. Fermentation occurred at controlled temperatures of 21 to 26°C, during which the wine underwent twice daily pump-overs, reducing to one pump-over as the Brix level lowered. The wine was pressed and racked off its lees before undergoing malolactic conversion. The wine was matured with oak influence for 10 months, adding complexity to the resulting blend.
This richly coloured blend offers opulent dark berried fruit and blueberry notes, with nuances of black pepper, fine cocoa and vanilla. Showing lovely balance, the ripe fruit is enveloped in elegant tannins through a lingering finish.
| Price | £91.33 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The winemaking philosophy at Oak Ridge honours the importance of finding a balance between the land and the makers, beginning first with growing quality grapes. Maggio has become part of the Lodi Rules initiative, which guides sustainable farming practices. Created by farmers, it was initially launched as a grassroots educational integrated pest management programme in 1992. Recognising the importance of the ecosystem and biodiversity in the vineyard, it includes pest management initiatives, such as introducing natural predators, which minimises the risks to birds, bees, water and people. Water is carefully managed to ensure efficiency and waste is limited. The soils are treated with organic matter and cultivated to maximise water penetration and sustain the vine roots. As a result, the grapes are concentrated with flavour, which translates into fruit-forward, expressive wines. |
| Keywords | Maggio Old Vines Petite Sirah Oak Ridge Winery California 2021 |
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