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2016 Chalmers Vermentino
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VERMENTINO BACKGROUND
Vermentino is traditionally grown in Sardinia and on the Ligurian and Tuscan coasts in Italy, also in Corsica and parts of Provence where it is called Rolle. Vermentino wines are an important part of the Mediterranean coastal lifestyle in these areas. The classic descriptors of the variety include sea-spray, hard herbs and chalkiness, all reflections of the Sardinian vineyard conditions including mistral winds off the Mediterranean and abundant wild thyme and rosemary.
WINEMAKING
This wine is made from the Chalmers' Heathcote Vineyard, which is planted on the rich red Cambrian earth of the famous Mt Camel Range. The 2016 Vermentino was hand harvested then whole bunch pressed 24 hours later and wild fermented on full solids in stainless steel tanks. The temperature of fermentation is limited to 14 degrees. It is bottled after about 6 months.
TASTING NOTES
Textured and savoury, this medium weight vermentino shows aromas of hard Mediterranean herbs and golden fruits. The palate has fresh stonefruit and briny notes with a chalky mouthfeel and a lingering, pleasantly grippy finish of fresh acidity.
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