Dott Nebbiolo 2023 touriga-franca The Nebbiolo 2020 'Gerbole'

The Nebbiolo 2020 'Gerbole'

Each batch was destemmed and fermented separately before maturing for 18 months in super fine-grained new and one-year-old French wood

Vintage During the year

The Sandpiper range is named after the migratory bird which visits the Thorn-Clarke vineyards annually from the northern hemisphere - something of a reminder of the tenacity and commitment which is required for long term viticulture

A fifth of the grapes were fermented as whole bunches

Dott Nebbiolo 2023 touriga-franca The Nebbiolo 2020 'Gerbole'Chalmers introduced a selection of Nebbiolo clones to Australia in 2001. The clone used for this wine is the MAT10 clone which was preferred for its later ripening, and retains higher acidity, making it better suited for the warmer climate of Heathcote. The vineyard was first planted in 2019 and has found its way into the Dott. range, inspired by Rod Bonfiglioli, that feature Northern Italian varieties. Dott. Nebbiolo was picked in late March,