COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Shiraz
PRODUCER
Tahbilk
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tahbilk The Tower Sangiovese 2022 is a red wine from Victoria, Australia, primarily composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Shiraz. The wine's name references an historic 1882 tower on the estate, once used for grape processing. Tahbilk is Victoria's oldest family-owned winery, established in 1860 and now in its fifth generation of Purbrick family ownership. The winery is recognized as a National Trust-certified historic site and has a strong commitment to sustainability, achieving net carbon zero emissions in 2022. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in Central Victoria.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Tower' in the name refers to an 1882 winemaking structure used for gravity-fed grape crushing.
Fact 02
Tahbilk is a National Trust-certified historic site.
Fact 03
The winery is part of 'Australia's First Families of Wine'.
Fact 04
Tahbilk achieved naturally net carbon zero emissions in 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tahbilk The Tower Sangiovese 2022 was produced using grapes sourced from Central Victoria. The fruit was gently pressed and fermented with skins in large cement tanks. Following fermentation, the wine was matured with French oak staves for around six months, then aged in bottle prior to release. The winery is committed to sustainable practices, having achieved net carbon zero emissions in 2022.
