CASTELLI ESTATE
In 2004, the Castelli's dream of a family-owned winery became a reality when, upon the slopes of Mt Shadforth, the Castelli Estate property was purchased - A 120 acre farm which overlooks Wilson's Inlet, Mt. Lindesay and the lush countryside around Denmark.
The property was acquired with a semi-complete winery which, with the family's extensive construction and engineering experience, was later completed in 2006. With a strong commitment to quality, the next twelve months were spent putting together a highly talented winemaking team.
WINEMAKING
Pre-fermentation cold soaking followed by a clean, warm (25-30 Degrees C) ferment. Twice daily pump-overs, using specialized gentle tannin extraction method, also 2 x rack-returns during ferment. Yeast strains used were RC212 and ActB. Total time on skins was 14 days to retain maximum fruit intensity and soft tannins. Fifteen months in 50% new French and American oak barriques and Puncheons (Sirugue, Sansaud and Bossuet).
TASTING NOTES
The wine displays opulent aromas of black fruits, plum pudding and touches of spice, black pepper and star anise. The palate is full bodied and deeply layered with complex savoury characters enhancing the sweet fruited mid palate.
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