2008 Montalto Cuvee “One”
Our Montalto label represents the best parcels of fruit from our 30-acre Estate Vineyard. Low cropping levels, zero irrigation and hand-tended vines all play a part.
100% Mornington Peninsula
Vineyard
The cool climate of the Peninsula provides an extended ripening period producing grapes with high natural acidity and intense fruit weight. Our careful attention to detail in the vineyard, by way of parcel selection and harvest criteria followed by meticulous winemaking practices ensures the highest level of wine quality is achieved.
Vineyard(s): Montalto Red Hill South
- Pinot Meunier
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay (Block #3)
- Elevation: 110 meters
- Soil: Red Volcanic-based Clay
- Trellis: VSP
- Average vine age: 15 years
Vintage
Weather was generally warmer and drier than in the previous year until some timely rainfall in December that 'freshened' canopies and gave more weight to the very good set in bunches across varieties. Hand picking in mid February saw exceptional fruit provided for the winery.
Winemaking
All wines were processed separately before blending, 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier and then bottled and tiraged for secondary bottle fermentation.
- Crush: Whole Bunch Pressed
- Yeast: Cultured
- Pre fermentation: Cold settled and racked of solids.
- Primary Fermentation: Cold fermented 14-16 °C in Stainless Steel Vats. No Malo-lactic Fermentation
- Secondary Fermentation: Tiraged, bottle fermented
- Post-ferment maturation: 36 months on bottle lees
- Fining/Filtration: Lightly fined with egg white and filtered once
Technical Data
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- PH/acidity: 3.38/5.95 g/L
- Dosage: 8 g/L
- Disgorged: August 2011
- Closure: Cork Cases: 372
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: green apple, citrus, grilled nuts
- Palate: fine pétillance, leesy, lemon
- Finish: crisp, dry, persistant
Cellaring Advice
A delicate and polished wine, this will benefit from short term cellaring of 3-5 years to help develop the richness of this wine.
