Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2023

Name: Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2023
Brand: Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove
SKU: 23PNPH
Price: 36.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

Mornington Peninsula

$36.00

‘’A classically vibrant and moreish Pennon Hill Pinot Noir. Fruit for the 2023 release comes from our elevated Red Hill vineyards (35%) and our warmer Tuerong sites (65%) at the northern end of the Peninsula. Lively aromas of cherry liqueur, milk chocolate, orange blossom and sage suggest a wine that’s both eminently drinkable yet complex. On the palate there’s bucket loads of red fruits in the form of ripe red cherry plus chinotto and classic Mornington Campari. Fresh acidity across the mid palate enhances the sense of life and vibrancy before an array of spice and structural tannin take over for a long savoury finish. A wine of energy, presence, freshness and weight. An outstanding example of Pennon Hill Pinot Noir.''

Simon Black, Chief Winemaker.

AWARDS

Gold Medal (Royal Brisbane Wine Show 2024)

REVIEWS

"The perfect lunch wine, with its fine tannins, acidity and flavour coming together as a light expression. A neat combo of pepper and forest floor aromas, baking spices, poached rhubarb and red cherries with a touch of celery.”

Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Bunches were meticulously sorted and then de-stemmed into 2T open fermenters followed by a short cold maceration period of between 3 and 5 days before the onset of wild fermentation. A post-ferment maceration period of between 5 and 7 days followed. At the completion of primary fermentation, the grapes were pressed, and the wine transferred to French oak barriques and Puncheons (19.6% new) for natural malo-lactic fermentation. Barrel maturation was for 9 months prior to blending and bottling.

WINE SPECS

Harvest Date: February and March 2023

Alcohol: 13.5%

Acidity: 6.08 g/l

pH: 3.51

Cases Produced:1368 dozen