De Bortoli Wines proudly introduces the newest addition to its renowned Woodfired range: the Woodfired Heathcote Tempranillo. This addition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence, building upon the success of its predecessors.
Since 2015, the Woodfired range has been acclaimed for its excellence, amassing 105 awards, including trophies, platinum, gold, and silver medals. Most recently, the Woodfired Heathcote Shiraz earned a gold medal at the UK International Wine Challenge (IWC), achieving a remarkable score of 95 points. This achievement speaks to our dedication to crafting wines that authentically reflect the unique terroir of Heathcote.
Crafted by our Yarra Valley Estate winemaker Jono Thompson, the Woodfired Heathcote Tempranillo captures the essence of Heathcote with its ripe dark cherry characters, complemented by hints of cedarwood and coffee. With a soft and velvety texture, this wine solidifies Heathcote's rising prominence in growing emerging varietals like Tempranillo.
Sourced primarily from the renowned Heathcote Ridge vineyard, nestled in the northern section of Heathcote, this Tempranillo benefits from the region's ancient red Cambrian soils, ideal for producing rich, dark-fruited wines with a grainy texture. The wine was destemmed and fermented at optimal temperatures over a period of 10-20 days, then matured in vats and casks for approximately five months, enhancing its depth and complexity.
As Heathcote's Tempranillo category continues to grow and thrive, Woodfired emerges as a key player in this dynamic space. Producing Tempranillo comes with its own set of challenges; as an early ripening variety, it demands close attention to achieve optimal ripeness. Balancing granular tannins is also crucial, and this consideration was at the forefront for winemakers when crafting the Woodfired Tempranillo.
The Woodfired Heathcote Tempranillo, with its bold flavours and versatile appeal, is tailored for consumers who relish outdoor adventures, culinary exploration, and social gatherings. It invites wine enthusiasts to embark on a journey of discovery, making it the perfect companion for any occasion. Pair it with chargrilled red chorizo or Pimento peppers for an amazing culinary experience.
Product: Woodfired Tempranillo:
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2021
Region: Heathcote, Victoria.
Winemaker: Jono Thompson - Yarra Valley Estate winemaker
Vineyard: Vineyards from the northern section of Heathcote were selected, mainly from the Heathcote Ridge vineyard. The ancient red Cambrian soils are ideal for dark fruited, rich, grainy Tempranillo.
Tasting Note: Intense dark colour red with purple edge. Ripe dark cherry characters, cedarwood and coffee, soft mouth feel, savoury but delicious, authentic and rustic.
Winemaking: This wine was destemmed and fermented at 25–30 degrees over 10–20 days; pressed and matured in vats and casks for approximately five months. It was racked and aerated regularly to soften the abundant grainy tannins and the vineyards were carefully selected for a balance of fruit weight and ripeness.
Best enjoyed / food pairing:This is a versatile tempranillo that can be enjoyed throughout the year, whether it’s a casual dinner at home or accompanying a warm, cozy meal during the cooler months. Our top pairing recommendation for this wine is chargrilled red chorizo and pimento peppers or manchego cheese. We suggest serving the wine in a medium-size red wine glass at a slightly cooler temperature than room temperature.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.65 Acidity: 5.60g/L
Cellaring: Lovely drinking now. Will age well and be even more complex and delicious over the next 2-4 years.
Additional Information: Vegan, Vegetarian
RRP: $21.95
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Media Contact: Kruti Shetty
kruti_shetty@debortoli.com.au
About De Bortoli
De Bortoli Wines is a family wine company established in 1928, and today is under the custodianship of the third generation, Darren, Leanne, Kevin and Victor De Bortoli. Theirs is a story of a hardworking and innovative family who considered good wine, good food and good friends to be part of everyday life. De Bortoli's philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and should reflect the region where the grapes that made it are grown. For further information: debortoli.com.au
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