Denton Nebbiolo 2019 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

by Fine Wine Cellars

$292.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

The Nebbiolo block sits half way up the North Western slope, catching all available sunshine hours. The granitic sand over granite boulders and long, slow growing season provide a very special and unique terroir.

This unique micro-climate and soil profile contribute lots of bright, fresh red fruit, aniseed, red flower perfume, and fine tannin on an acid frame.

Destemmed, wild yeast fermented and held on skins for 18 days with frequent plunging and foot stomping. No temperature control. Pressed to 500 litre French oak puncheons (20% new) and left unsulfured for 18 months prior to bottling without fining or filtration.

A very good growing season. 2019 was warmer and dryer than average with an early harvest, low disease pressure and riper/fresher/fuller wines. An early harvest suggests a short season, but the last period of ripening was perfect Autumn weather with mild, soft sunlight helping to retain acidity and freshness.

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About Denton Wines

Welcome to John and Simon Denton’s Vineyard. Our vineyard, ‘View Hill’, is an isolated hill in the middle of the Yarra Valley on the north side of the Yarra River and has a great aspect for grape growing and wonderful views of the whole valley.

This unique terroir was formed 370 million years ago in the late Devonian age from an active volcano that left behind a ‘granite’ plug. This granitic sandy soil over massive granite boulders is the key element of our special site.

Set on 60 hectares of land (150 acres) the vineyard covers 32 hectares (80 acres) planted in three stages between 1997 and 2004. We have been growing grapes here since 1997 and making wine since 2006.

The Denton View Hill Vineyard is granite-rich with sandy soils that lie above hulking granite boulders, something key to the character and quality of the wines made here. Recent innovation and investment in the vineyard has focused on enriching and reinvigorating soil health using organic management, under-vine cultivation and a focus towards the elimination of herbicides. Under the watchful eye of Vineyard Manager Julian Parrott, the fruit from this site is reaping the rewards.

Denton wine aims to make elegant, varietal and site specific wines that are delicious and enjoyable.

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