Technical Analysis
The grape variety Nero d'Avola was originally selected in southern Sicily and suits warm climates. Coriole produces a fruit-forward, early-drinking style.
Tasting note
Abundant with aromas of macerated plum, cherry cola and boysenberry with notes of rosehip and sage. The palate is medium bodied with pure fruit flavours and herbal notes. A wonderfully easy drinking wine with intensity of flavour, a velvety, round palate, fine, supple tannins and a delicate,
lingering finish.
Vintage conditions
2021 will be remembered as one of the great vintages in McLaren Vale. The vintage started off well with slightly above average rainfall through the winter and spring of 2020. Once the growing season commenced, the vines were healthy and mild conditions prevailed through spring and summer. Vintage kicked off in mid-February and a well-spaced vintage saw the last fruit picked in mid-April. The “New Australian Collection” varieties including sangiovese, nero and negroamaro were very strong, with vibrant primary fruit and lifted aromatics.
Vinification details
The Nero is sourced from two vineyards on the Coriole estate. One vineyard is handpicked with 30% whole bunches included in the ferment to highlight the aromatic qualities of the variety. The other vineyard is machine harvested and undergoes a more ‘classic’ fermentation. Both parcels are seasoned in mature oak for five months and blended before bottling.
Technical Analysis
The grape variety Nero d'Avola was originally selected in southern Sicily and suits warm climates. Coriole produces a fruit-forward, early-drinking style.
Tasting note
Abundant with aromas of macerated raspberry, cherry cola and strawberry ice cream with notes of rosehip and sage. The palate is medium bodied with pure fruit flavours. A wonderfully easy drinking wine with intensity of flavour; a velvety, round palate; fine, supple tannins and a delicate, lingering finish.
Vintage conditions
A cool spring with windy conditions led to a delay in bud-burst, but the season then saw record temperatures in late December. This was followed by a mild January/February; the start of harvest was tracking 10 days later than 2019. This trend followed throughout the season with the final fruit coming in during mid-April. 2020 reds are displaying bright red-fruited fragrance with great intensity on the palate. The wines have an even tannin structure giving depth and longevity with an elegance of fruit.
Vinification details
Sourced from two vineyards on the Coriole estate. One vineyard was handpicked with 30% whole bunches included in the ferment to highlight the aromatic qualities of the variety. The other was machine harvested and underwent a more ‘classic’ fermentation. Both parcels were seasoned in mature oak for five months and blended before bottling.
Technical Analysis
The grape variety Nero d'Avola was originally selected in southern Sicily and suits warm climates. Coriole produces a fruit-forward, early-drinking style.
Tasting note
Abundant aromas of ripe, red cherries, sage flower and berry bramble. The alluring colour is reminiscent of cherry and juicy red berries. A wonderfully fruit-forward, easy-drinking wine with a velvety, round palate; fine, supple tannins and a delicate, lingering finish.
Vintage conditions
The winter and spring of 2016 were among the wettest on record which delayed flowering. By early summer some periods of good warm weather encouraged growth but vintage was still looking a month behind 2016 and more in line with an old-fashioned vintage. Several rainfall events in January further delayed vintage and had the Coriole vineyard team working hard. Thankfully the warm and dry weather returned and the harvest proceeded at a leisurely and relaxed pace allowing a long ripening time for maximum flavour development. The wines look outstanding.
Vinification details
Now sourced from three vineyards, two at Coriole and one at the base of the foothills, the Nero vines have really established themselves. The fruit is handpicked and then destemmed. The whole berries are then cold soaked for 4 days before they are brought back to temperature and allowed to ferment naturally. The must is over seeded with yeasts chosen to lift the natural aromatics of the variety. After a brief spell in seasoned oak, the wine is bottled at about 6 months of age.
Technical Analysis
The grape variety Nero d'Avola was originally selected in southern Sicily and suits warm climates. Coriole produces a fruit-forward, early-drinking style.
Tasting note
A bright and generous nose of redcurrant, berries and cassis. The layered fruit flavours are balanced with dried herb and savoury spice. The supple tannins, juicy flavours and natural acidity create a wonderfully rich and mouth filling wine. Highly drinkable as a young wine.
Vintage conditions
Conditions in the spring of 2015 were very dry, yet there was impressive vine growth, some old hands saying they had never seen the vineyards looking so good! Above average temperatures in October and December led to predictions of a very early, swift vintage. Ripening, however, slowed in January. 60-70 mm rain fell, followed by an unusually cool February average of 19.5°C. Gentle ripening continued and picking was slow paced and orderly. The resulting wines are excellent; colour is vibrant, aromatics are alluring and the natural balance and mouthfeel is superb.
Vinification details
Now sourced from three vineyards, two at Coriole and one at the base of the foothills, the Nero vines have really established themselves. The fruit is handpicked and then destemmed, resulting in whole berries. These are then cold soaked for four days before they are brought back to temperature and allowed to ferment naturally. The must is over seeded with yeasts chosen to lift the natural aromatics on the variety. After a brief spell in seasoned oak, the wine is bottled at about 6 months of age.
Technical Analysis
The grape variety Nero d'Avola was originally selected in southern Sicily and suits warm climates. Coriole produces a fruit-forward, early-drinking style.
Tasting note
Displays a bright, generous nose of berries and sage flowers, with a touch of cassis. These carry through to the palate, which is fruity and light to medium bodied with soft and silky tannins.
Vinification details
Grapes were both machine and hand harvested. Fermentation took place in concrete tanks with a combination of plunging and pumpovers. The wine received no oak contact.
