Mount Horrocks Nero d'Avola
A bright and lively Red wine bursting with cherry, red berries and a hint of spice
Mount Horrocks Nero d'Avola Clare Valley, Australia is a vibrant Red still dry wine crafted from hand-picked Nero d'Avola grapes. Fermentation on skins in an open fermenter, followed by 12 months maturation in French oak (20% new), contributes to its structure. It offers lifted, generous aromas of red berry fruit and floral notes. The palate bursts with cherry and other red berries, lively spice, a crisp, tangy edge, and gentle yet firm tannins, making it a wine designed with food in mind. This certified organic, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly wine showcases a classic, no-compromise winemaking approach.
75.0CL , 14.0% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
The hand-picked fruit was crushed, destemmed and cold soaked before fermentation took place on skins in an open fermenter to improve the structure of the wine. Malolactic conversion took place in stainless steel tanks. It was then racked into barriques and matured for 12 months in French oak, 20% of which was new.
Flavour profile
Mount Horrocks Nero d'Avola is a bright and lively red wine, offering generous aromas of red berry fruit and floral notes. The palate bursts with cherry and other red berries, complemented by lively spice, a crisp, tangy edge, and gentle yet firm tannins, leading to a long-lasting fruitiness.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 14-16°C. A short decant is recommended to enhance its vibrant fruit and spice.