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2014 Heartland 'Sposa e Sposa' Dolcetto & Lagrein
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Heartland Dolcetto & Lagrein takes on a new name and a new label for this, its 11th vintage. Since the 2013 release, $1 from every bottle sold has been donated to the campaign for Australian Marriage Equality. Lagrein and Dolcetto wanted to enter into an equal and binding relationship. Under Italian D.O.C. rules it's not possible for grapes from different regions to marry. In Langhorne Creek we believe in the freedom of grapes to choose their own relationship. Ben Glaetzer has married them together and we now pronounce them “Sposa e Sposa”.
Lagrein 54%, Dolcetto 46% from Langhorne Creek 100%. Lagrein shows great complexity now that the vines have some age. Look for blackberries and black spice. The Dolcetto softens the palate and offers a burst of fruit to please and entice. This is designed for immediate pleasure, but has enough structure for a few years of cellaring. The Dolcetto was cool fermented on skins for seven days before being crushed and matured in stainless steel in order to preserve the fresh, floral notes of the variety. The Lagrein was matured new French oak barrels after fermentation to create a rounder, softer texture.
May, 2018
92 points
Plump dark fruit, spicy chocolate, peppery spice and oak nose. Complex palate, high acidity, dark juicy tannins and fresh finish.
August, 2017
Halliday Wine Companion 2018
90 points
A blend of lagrein and dolcetto which has been a staple Heartland combination for a few years now. Quite Italianate on the bouquet, the fruit having a savoury sort of vinosity, matched with a biscuity, nutty quality. A supple palate, mid-weight despite reasonably high alcohol, the flavours melding with light but grippy tannin. Just a fraction hot on the finish.
May, 2017
The Weekly Review
90 points
"Under Italian DOC rules, it is not possible for grapes from different regions to marry," reads the back label. This is a blend of Lagrein and Dolcetto, which would never be allowed in Italy. A dollar from every bottle goes to support the campaign for marriage equality. This is quite the marriage - blackberry and plum aromas are supported by oak and spice.
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