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Ravensworth Hilltops Montepulciano 2023

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Ravensworth Hilltops Montepulciano 2023
Producer Ravensworth
Region, Country Canberra, Australia
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 24988-750
2023 was a long, cool season in Hilltops, but some dry, warm autumn weather ensured full ripeness. This year’s release hails from one of Bryan’s usual favoured Montepulciano vineyards, Grove Estate, located just east of the town of Young. The fruit was destemmed and left as whole berries in open-top fermenters for four weeks with daily plunging. The first year’s maturation occurred in 1– to 3-year-old puncheons, followed by a second year in 2000-litre Stockinger foudres. “This has to be one of the few Montepulcianos out there that gets a full year in Stockinger barrel,” Bryan quipped. “It really is a fantastic variety in Hilltops: big, robust and magnificent no matter the conditions.” Sold!
Ravensworth Hilltops Montepulciano 2023

Reviews

“This has a lovely skinsy grip, resulting in freshness, cool parameters and yet vibrant red berry fruitiness underlying. Touches of new leather, alpine herbs, faint dark chocolate, a touch of red vermouth character. It’s restrained and fine boned for the variety, an elegance in its carriage of scent and flavour. Really lovely drinking ensues.”
92 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front

Reviews

“This has a lovely skinsy grip, resulting in freshness, cool parameters and yet vibrant red berry fruitiness underlying. Touches of new leather, alpine herbs, faint dark chocolate, a touch of red vermouth character. It’s restrained and fine boned for the variety, an elegance in its carriage of scent and flavour. Really lovely drinking ensues.”
92 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front

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