Castagna Growers Selection Harlequin Skin Contact 2016 (6 Bottles) Beechworth

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About This Wine

Julian Castagna planted his vineyard in Beechworth, in a time when high octane Shiraz was being favoured. This was not his style, enjoying Rhone varietals and harkening back to his Italian roots, he has always aimed for finesse, elegance and tension. His vineyard sits at 500m above sea level on granitic-loam over clay. Cool evenings allow slow, even ripening. This results in fabulous natural acidity and layer upon layer of flavour, something that Beechworth has now become known for. All of Castagna’s vineyards are farmed biodynamically.

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About Castagna Vineyard, Beechworth

The Castagna Vineyard is situated at an altitude of 500 metres five and a half kilometres outside the historic town of Beechworth in north-east Victoria, high in the foothills of the Australian Alps.

We make natural wines of terroir. Our intention is to make, as simply as possible, wine which is an expression of the place where it is grown. The wines of Castagna are multi-awarded and are at the forefront of the new Australia and are fully certified biodynamic.

Our soil mainly consists of decomposed granitic-loam with a predominance of quartz particles on a base of clay. Vines, through photosynthesis, convert air, light and heat from the ethereal into the material. Air, light heat – into – taste, colour aroma.
All estate-grown fruit is certified bio-dynamic
The vineyard is hand-pruned and the fruit is hand-picked

We crop at a little less than two tons per acre.

The winemaking is traditional using only indigenous yeast, and that, combined with minimal interference, is the key to achieving vitality and complexity.

Elevage varies between 18-20 months using only the very best, tight-grain French oak available.

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