2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Region Barossa Valley
Fermentation Vessels Most grapes were fermented in the original wax-lined open fermenters at Penfolds Magill Estate vintage cellar.
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Production Details Limited-release Barossa Valley wine; most grapes were fermented in original wax-lined open fermenters at Magill Estate, followed by 12 months in one-year-old French oak barriques.
Tasting Notes Crimson with glazed brick-red hue; Asian spices, woody herbs, bay leaf, star anise, dried tea, cured meats, roasted aubergine, lamb crust, roast beef, cherry, raspberry, chocolate orange, sticky date pudding and coffee biscotti; vibrant palate with black olive, dried porcini, toasted croutons, coffee beans, cherry tart, mocha, tiramisu and date pudding, supple texture, firm Sangiovese tannins and persistent flavours.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
78 Penfold Road, Magill, South Australia, 5072, Australia
Phone
+61 (08) 8301 5943
Email
Owner
Treasury Wine Estates
Cellarmaster
Peter Gago