these wines will age for many years and will cement the Barossa Valley as one of the worlds iconic wine regions
The hallmark tannin and acid profile of Aglianico is present
Pressed at nine days
The palate is long and deep
The spring season was fluctuating
2018 Ridge Monte Bello Volume:750ml these wines will age forOpaque, saturated ruby in color. Aromas of cassis, fennel, cola, clove nutmeg spice, toasted oak, wet crushed stone, black tea, and sweet dry chaparral. Palate of ripe cassis, blackberry, and mountain bramble. Lively acid and polished velvety tannins with a smooth, full body and long finish showing limestone mineral and forest floor. EB (4 20) December brought intense rains but they ended by January. Drenching spring storms saved the growing season.