'Roko il Vagabondo' Montepulciano
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'Roko il Vagabondo' Montepulciano
Montepulciano
The Montepulciano was harvested from two different patches on the Bassham Family Organic vineyard, on separate days about a week apart. Each pick was fermented separately and blended together just prior to bottling. The earlier pick carried a lovely tart acidity and green energy, usually associated with whole bunch fermented wines, while the later pick gives palate weight and the deeper fruit character for drinkability – the final blend bringing both parcels together in a really awesome way. Brooding and dark with violet flower brightness keeping the moody feels in check. Meaty, bloody, but with brambly berries and plums to soften and round off those classic grippy tannin. Still the ultimate pizza red.