2023 Aglianico
When we first planted Aglianico we wanted to create a wine with complexity! There is no better way to infuse complexity into a wine by using different clones of the same grape variety. For many years there has only been one clone of Aglianico in Australia, but in recent time the importation of new clones have provided new options.
This wine spent 26 days on skins and 12 months in seasoned oak.
The Ricca Terra Aglianico has been a wine of mystery. Our levels of production are low, making this wine rare. In the glass this wine has the colour of rich strawberry jam. The aromas are tobacco, cherries and Old Gold chocolate. The palate has delicate tannins, good length, but is not big and bold, more delicate. Think Pinot Noir!
The Story
The Ricca Terra Aglianico is a blend of the Vulture and Taurus clones. The clones creates a wine that has a deep colour and rich flavours. Assisting these new clones in how they are managed! They are hand pruned. They are placed in cold storage immediately after being select harvested.
Once in the winery, a portion of the delivered grapes are not crushed, rather the whole/uncrushed bunches are added to the ferment, which adds complexity to the final wine.
Grown using sustainable farming practices and vegan friendly.
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