Chrismont King Valley La Zona Barbera 2021

When Chrismont first planted Barbera in 1984, little did they know it would become the start of their Chrismont La Zona collection of Mediterranean varietal wines. Each year they continue to develop Barbera’s distinct style through meticulous grape growing, devoted winemaking and with the encouragement of Australia’s love for the wine style.

Grapes are harvested cool and crushed to small fermenters. The first few days see a cool slow start to fermentation, which is allowed to naturally warm slowly, reaching a peak of 28°C towards the end. This is then drained and pressed into tanks and barrels to complete primary and malolactic fermentation. The new wine is then matured in new (15%) and older large-format French oak barrels for 12 months before being blended and prepared for bottling. Released after an extra six to twelve months age in bottle. Winery Notes