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Arlewood / Special Blends

Arlewood La Bratta Rosso 2018

$53.00

The flagship La Bratta range was inspired by the village of La Bratta in Northern Italy where Garry's mother was born, and his grandfather and great grandfather were vignerons. The wines are a true reflection of the best fruit and blends from the vineyard and Forest Grove region.

The La Bratta Rosso displays lifted black cherry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate with spicy undertones. A complex, savoury and rich style that is medium to full bodied with a very ripe and fine tannin structure. Flavours of black cherry and underlying dark cocoa are pronounced. A long, persistent and intriguing wine that is drinking beautifully now but will reward patience.

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Tasting note

Colour:

Fruit Source : Margaret River - Calgardup Vineyard and Forest Grove

Bouquet: bright violets, rose petal, blackcurrant and plum with spicy undertones

Palate: A complex, savoury and rich style that is full bodied with a very ripe and fine tannin structure. Flavours of blackcurrant and underlying dark cocoa are pronounced. A long, persistent and balanced wine that is drinking beautifully now but will reward patience.

Food Pairing:

Cellaring: Delicious now or cellar to 2025

Technical Details

Variety: 47% Cabernet Franc 42% Merlot 6% Nebbiolo 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2018

Region: Margaret River, WA

Alcohol: 14%

Maturation: Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Nebbiolo fermented in open top fermenters and Cabernet Sauvignon in static fermenters - Pumped over thrice daily for 21 days. Each component spent 18 months in 40% new and balance in two to three year old French oak barriques.