Cellar Reserve Sangiovese 2021
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Sangiovese 2021
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Sangiovese 2021
Overview
Overview
Penfolds Cellar Reserve wines are alternative, limited release wines that explore the innovative boundaries of viticulture, vinification and style. Penfolds Cellar Reserve Sangiovese was first released in the 1990’s and is sourced exclusively from the Barossa Valley. Naturally fermented in the Penfolds Magill Estate vintage cellar in wax-lined open fermenters and matured in seasoned French oak barriques before being bottled without fining or filtration.
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Lamb
Cured Meat
Pasta
Pizza
Spicy Food
BBQ
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A gentle swirl of the glass conjures a kaleidoscope of aromatics reminiscent of the Trattoria. Salumi first, with cured capocollo and prosciutto. Anchovies, roasted pepper, green peppercorn, tarragon/oregano, black olive… Pizza, fresh from the wood fire. Further inducing one’s appetite, toasted ciabatta sourdough bread with caponata. A whiff of Campari reaffirms the varietals nationality. A closer examination reveals a sweet/savoury dichotomy. Charry oak adds body, while nutmeg, vanilla bean and pimento “allspice” add to the intrigue.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is no less alluring than the nose. The sweeter red fruits are noted first, balanced bymouth-watering acidity: cranberry, cherry, pomegranate. Savoury notes of sliced fennel/grilled radicchio. Very succulent indeed. The tannins are very fine. There is a lovely interplay with the tannins/acid. A wine made to enjoy with food.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
Winter rainfall was below average due to low rainfall experienced in July, however a wetter than average August contributed to average soil moisture profiles throughout the Barossa Valley.Spring temperatures were generally warmer than average with excellent climactic conditions for budburst and flowering.The region recorded 21 days of temperatures >35°C over summer. Apart from a few “wet” days in early February, the predicted La Nina failed to impact the Barossa during early vintage months.January -March temperatures were generally similar to the long-term average, with February slightly cooler.The mild conditions made for an excellent harvest, with sangiovesegrapes exhibiting strong varietal typicity.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.