De Bortoli's Villages Tempranillo Touriga 2018 has a deep red hue, with a vibrant purple edge. Deeply scented dark fruits abound, with hints of spice and cloves. Supple and integrated tannins. Medium bodied, textural, violets, wild herbs, dark plum.
Awards
TROPHY - Best Drinking Light Red of Show - 2019 Royal Queensland Wine Show
Reviews "The 2017 release was one of the best value wines of the year. This 2018 is on song too. This is fabulous buying and drinking. The fruit is ripe and sweet but there’s an inlay of earth and besides, dry/sweet spice notes sweep convincingly throughout. It feels svelte in the mouth and it tastes just as good. It’s soft but shaped. Every bistro in the country should stock this." 91 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, May 2019, Drink: 2019 - 2024
The idea of the De Bortoli 'Villages' blend is to create charming and inspiring wine from different villages within a region. Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot Noir chosen from the Yarra Valley. Shiraz and Grenache chosen from Heathcote. Variety and regional typicity in spades.
The fruit for De Bortoli's Villages Heathcote Tempranillo Touriga 2018 vintage was sourced from Heathcote Ridge and Willoughby Bridge Vineyards, located in Corop in the North of Heathcote's wine region. Each variety is hand-harvested and vinified separately. 15% whole bunch inclusion in the Tempranillo and Touriga. 7 months in 500 litre French oak puncheons (5% new). Regular racking during maturation for aeration. Final blend 50% Tempranillo, 45% Touriga and a small amount of Grenache (5%).
