Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2020

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The Story

Tasting Notes for Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2020 from the Winery

Ovitelli is the most perfumed and elegant Grenache from the sands at Yangarra. The vibrant fruit of those dry grown 1946 bush vines is rewarded with a long, luxurious ferment and a whole autumn on skins in big ceramic eggs.

Vintage Summary

The growing season was affected by a very hot spring, leading to the lowest yields on record. As the grapes started their ripening process in 2020, the weather miraculously cooled to a very mild ripening season. This resulted in wonderful concentration of flavour, retention of natural acidity and brightness of fruit, but above all, beautiful finesse and balanced tannins.

Winemaking

Sourced from Block 30 (2.0 Ha, planted in 1946 and adjacent to the High Sands block). Hand-picked (21st March) and selectively berry sorted. 100% destemmed, crushed and tipped into 675L ceramic eggs. The fermentation occurred in the eggs and remained on skins for 170 days. No pressings are used in this wine. No oak, matured exclusively in the eggs for a total 11 months. Bottled March 2021.

Technical Details

Variety: 100% Grenache Noir
Alcohol: 14.5%
Ph: 3.57
Titratable Acidity: 5.2 g/L
Region: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale

Yangarra

Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate situated in the north- east of the McLaren Vale region, South Australia. Yangarra’s combination of ancient geology, higher altitude and Mediterranean climate provide the ideal growing conditions for the best grape varieties of the southern Rhône.

(SKU: YG_OVI_CV)

The Specs

Wine Type	Red
Vintage	2020
Grapes	Grenache
Region	McLaren Vale, SA
Volume	750mL
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Screwcap
Country of Origin	Australia
Alcohol %	14.0
Alcohol Level	High [14-16%]
Vegan Suitable	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes
Certified Organic	Yes
pH	3.57
Total Acidity (g/L)	5.2

Expert Reviews & Media

97 Points: Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine Companion (2020 Vintage)

Always an exciting proposition. A transparent grenache of pixelated precision. As reminiscent of its nebbiolo brethren as it is of pinot. A shimmering red-fruited veil. Gritty, attenuated tannins derived from old vines (1946) and a long, gentle agitation in ceramic eggs. Here, a spontaneous ferment occurs across an astounding 170 days. Like biting into the juiciest raspberry that bridles the perfect edge of ripeness, before sucking on sandstone. Long is an understatement. This is among Australia's greatest wines from the country's finest cultivar.

95 points: Aaron Brasher - the Real Review (2019 Vintage)

A quite light red and bright colour in the glass. The aromas are elegant, lifted and fragrant, with red cherry, spice, rose water and a splash of talc. Flavours are refined and incredibly textural, with the red-fruited cherry and raspberry elements being driven by this savoury, very grippy, grainy tannin that coats the mouth and gives the wine some serious, chalky, sophisticated mouth-feel.

97 points: Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage)

Yangarra’s fourth-ever bottling of [ceramic]-egg-fermented Grenache from biodynamic bush vines planted in 1946 is as elegant and ethereal as it gets. The color of rosy cheeks, it pulses with raw beauty: pure red berry and plum fruit etched with delicate floral notes and savory, earthy, briny nuances. Tannins are gorgeously textured, sappy and fine with understated power. The fruit crackles, silky and sexy. A singular, site-expressive wine of precision and grace. Easily one of Australia’s best Grenaches. Drink now–2030.

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