Tasting Notes 🍷

🔹Appearance
The wine shows a deep, rich colour, indicative of its dark fruit flavours. It has a glossy, inviting appearance, hinting at the depth and complexity of the flavours within.

🔹Aroma
On the nose, expect a lifted, aromatic bouquet with dark fruit aromas such as ripe blackberries and plums, complemented by a subtle hint of oak. The oak is delicately integrated, adding a layer of complexity without overpowering the fruit.

🔹Palate
The palate is a wonderful balance of juicy dark fruit flavours—think ripe blackberries and plums—with a smooth, velvety texture from the finely integrated tannins. The wine’s mouthfeel is soft and supple, thanks to its careful maturation in a combination of ceramic eggs and oak hogsheads. The result is a wine that’s well-rounded with a gentle oak influence that adds nuance without overshadowing the fruit.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

❓Montepulciano: A red wine grape native to central Italy, known for its deep colour, ripe berry flavours, and soft, velvety tannins. It’s often described as savoury with a nice balance of acidity, making it a food-friendly wine.

❓Open-Top Fermentation: This is a winemaking process where grapes are fermented in open vessels rather than sealed tanks. This technique allows for greater interaction with the air and can help the wine develop more complex aromas and flavours.

❓Ceramic Egg Fermentation: This fermentation technique uses egg-shaped ceramic vessels, which help the wine maintain a constant temperature during fermentation. The shape promotes natural movement of the wine, enhancing its complexity and smooth texture.

❓Oak Hogsheads: These are large oak barrels used for aging wine. They contribute subtle flavours of vanilla, spice, and toast, while also softening the tannins in the wine.

❓Tannins: Tannins come from the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes, as well as the oak barrels. They provide structure and texture to the wine, giving it a dry sensation in the mouth. In this wine, the tannins are finely integrated, contributing to a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.

Best Serving Temperature:

Serve this wine slightly chilled, between 16-18°C, to enhance its juicy fruit flavours while preserving the balance and complexity. This will allow the wine’s profile to shine, especially its smooth mouthfeel and delicate oak influence.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Grilled Meats: The velvety tannins and dark fruit flavours make this a perfect match for grilled meats like lamb or beef.
• Pasta: Enjoy with hearty pasta dishes, especially those with a rich, tomato-based sauce or a savoury mushroom ragu.
• Cheese: Pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses like Manchego or Pecorino, which complement the wine’s savoury and slightly oak-influenced profile.

Vineyard & Winemaking:

Vineyard
The Montepulciano vines are grown in the Perth Hills, where the region’s first Montepulciano plantings were established. The cool climate of the Perth Hills, combined with the region’s unique topography, provides the ideal environment for growing this variety. The site’s elevation and exposure to cooling winds contribute to the preservation of the fruit’s fresh acidity, which balances its ripe fruit character.

Winemaking
The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo open-top fermentation to allow the fruit’s flavours to develop naturally. After fermentation, the wine is aged in a combination of ceramic eggs and oak hogsheads, which helps integrate the fruit and oak while maintaining a smooth texture.

Wine Specs:

• Varietal: 100% Montepulciano
• Region: Perth Hills, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Vineyard: Estate Grown
• Vintage: 2023
• Volume: 750ml

Learn About Myattsfield

Myattsfield Vineyard is a beautiful boutique winery nested in the Perth Hills region.

The original Myattsfield was the family farm in Camberwell, London. Joseph Myatt established a market garden on land owned by the Minet family. Over 175 years on, as descendants of Joseph, we’re now here in the Bickley Valley, Western Australia. The Bickley Valley is merely a small sub-region of the Perth Hills Wine Region, spanning from Chittering to Jarrahdale. This area was acknowledged for its distinct set of geographical and topographical influences impacting the wine quality in the region by the Geographic Indications Committee. It was granted GIC status as a gazetted wine region in 1999.

Who owns Myattsfield Winery? Owners Josh and Rachael are devoted to producing premium red and white wines with a personal, hands on approach. Their wines continue to gain accolades through the industry, with the likes of Ray Jordan ranking Myattsfield a top winery of the Perth Hills. We are pleased to offer you their extensive array of award-winning wines. Expect your palate to be taken on a journey of flavours, with some lesser known, but amazing varietals rarely found like Durif.

The Darling Scarp protects the Valley from maritime influences, making the climate more continental than Mediterranean in nature. This corresponds to cold nights and warm days. Valley walls reduce direct daylight hours, resulting in the daily maxima arriving later in the day and for a shorter period. At 300-350m above sea level, the Bickley Valley is 2-3 degrees cooler than Perth. Amongst the undulating terrain and aspects, site plays an important role in the valley. Elevated, northern-facing slopes produce significantly warmer sites better suited to dry red varieties. Southern-facing, lower sites produce cooler variations capable of producing better whites and lighter reds, while elevated, western-facing sites are ideal for fortified production.

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Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a red grape variety native to central Italy, celebrated for producing rich, medium to full-bodied wines with deep colour and robust tannins. Thriving in regions like Abruzzo, Marche, and Lazio, this grape benefits from the warm Mediterranean climate, which allows for the development of ripe, dark fruit flavours. Montepulciano wines are known for their juicy black cherry, plum, and berry characteristics, but they also exhibit distinctive savoury notes, making them somewhat similar to Tempranillo. This savouriness often includes hints of earthiness, spice, and herbal undertones, contributing to their complexity.

The history of Montepulciano dates back centuries, with evidence of its cultivation in Italy as far back as the 18th century. The grape gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly with the rise of Abruzzo as a key wine-producing region. Over the years, it has become a staple in various blends and is frequently paired with Sangiovese in iconic Italian wines. Its savoury profile makes it an excellent companion to a range of dishes, from rich pasta sauces to grilled meats, enhancing the dining experience with its balanced acidity and robust structure.

In Western Australia, Montepulciano has found a new home, particularly in the Perth Hills, where the cool climate and diverse soils provide ideal growing conditions. The region’s first plantings of Montepulciano marked a significant step in diversifying the Australian wine landscape, allowing winemakers to explore alternative varieties that resonate with local terroir. Wineries like Lions Mill, La Fattoria and Myattsfield in the Perth Hills lead the charge.

Myattsfield in particular is a pioneer in this movement, embracing Montepulciano and crafting exceptional wines that reflect both its Italian heritage and the unique characteristics of the Perth Hills. The vineyard’s commitment to quality is evident in its meticulous hand-harvesting and innovative fermentation techniques, including open fermentation and maturation in ceramic eggs and oak hogsheads.

With accolades such as the gold medal and trophy for Best Alternative Variety at the 2023 Perth Hills Wine Show, Myattsfield Montepulciano exemplifies the successful adaptation of this historic grape in Western Australia. Its savoury complexity and vibrant fruit make it a standout choice for wine lovers, showcasing the potential of Montepulciano to thrive in new environments while delighting palates across the globe.