Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore 2020 South Africa

Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore 2020 South AfricaTHE CLIMATE OF 2020 More than most vintages, 2020 was characterized by a highly variable climate, which alternated periods of cold and rain with long bouts of drought and heat. After a normal winter, the budding took place in the first week of April. The cold and rainy conditions throughout April and May significantly slowed down the vegetative vine growth, leading to a 10 day delay in flowering compared to the average. Very hot, rainless weather

And they are prized for making wines with intensity

a barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc

They are witnesses to the life of the property and the expression of great emotions

Donnafugata means 'fleeing woman' and is a reference to Queen Maria Carolina

In fact conditions became drought like

star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surprise of chalky effervescent violets fizz to the surface

My aim with Plexus is to express the wide spectrum of red fruit flavours from Shiraz

Low calories (only 10

the cuvée is aged for 2 to 3 years sur lattes (on laths)

boutique winery that was founded in 2007 by the Michelini brothers

Founded in 1851 by the man who would become known as ‘Champagne Charlie’

Mourvedre from bush vines