Poached pear and rich almond cake | Cloudy honey | Salty sweet liquorice | Lightly toasted oak | Cracked black pepper | Aromatic peat smoke
Vintage notes: ""Kanzen" or complete
February was cool and misty
What a result once it all came together
Longer ripening periods and cool nights allow these floral characters to develop whilst maintaining fruit concentration
2014 Castagna La Chiave 750ml GSM Poached pear and rich almondminor cellar scuffed labels Crafted in Beechworth, Victoria, La Chiave is Castagnas expression of Sangiovese through a biodynamic lens. This 2014 vintage showcases purity and restraint, reflecting the winerys commitment to minimal intervention and site driven character. The nose offers aromas of red cherry, dried herbs, leather, and rose petals. On the palate, it is medium bodied and savoury, with notes of sour cherry, earthy spice, and fine tannins