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2016 La Prova Montepulciano

2016 La Prova Montepulciano

Langhorne Creek, SA

Cracking value version of Montepulciano by Italian variety enthusiast , Sam Scott.

$25.00

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Vibrancy comes from picking the fruit early in its flavour development and throwing some whole bunches in the ferment. While crunchy and bright it also has a touch of savouriness to finish off.

Sam Scott, Owner/Winemaker

About the Wine

Many forward-thinking winemakers believe that Montepulciano has a big future in Australia. This version by La Prova winemaker, Sam Scott, makes a compelling case for that claim.

Grown in the sandy loam soils of Langhorne Creek, this is one of the best value versions of the variety available on the market today. Scott's love of Italian varieties oozes through every ounce of this wine. It's flamboyantly fragrant, supple and insanely moreish.

If you are only just now being seduced by the charms of Australian grown Italian varieties, the La Prova Montepulciano is going to seal the deal.

About Scott & La Prova Wines

Sam Scott has a clear vision for his Scott and La Prova labels - Italian inspired wines done with an Australian sensibility.

Utilising his retail, winemaking and viticultural experience, he has crafted a range of interesting, charming wines from select vineyards through Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Langhorne Creek.

They are vibrant and fruit-forward but with a savoury twist and great varietal character. Value-for-money wise, the range is up there with the best in the country. 

Sam is an excellent guy and a supremely talented winemaker, as James Halliday noted, “Scott is a star in the making.”

Scott Wines/La Prova main man, Sam Scott
Scott Wines/La Prova main man, Sam Scott
Adelaide Hills, SA
Additional Info

From The Producer

Case Vineyard – Right by the creek, Langhorne Creek.

Vibrancy comes from picking the fruit early in its flavor development and throwing some whole bunches in the ferment. While crunchy and bright it also has a touch of savouriness to finish off.

It is the cool nights yet hot days that make Langhorne Creek such a good spot for Montepulciano, and the free draining sandy loams that it is grown on make for a bright energetic fragrant wine.

This wine see’s only old French oak, it is wild fermented, unfined and unfiltered.

Blend : Montepulciano (100%)
ABV : 13.20%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2022
Bottle Size : 750ml

Sam Scott getting his hands dirty!
Sam Scott getting his hands dirty!
Adelaide Hills, SA
Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

94Points
Halliday Wine Companion

"Hand-picked and sorted, whole berries wild yeast-fermented, 9 weeks post-ferment maceration, matured for 7 months in used oak. Bright crimson hue - and crimson fruits. Montepulciano doesn't need the distraction of new oak, its perfume guaranteeing the pretty flavours, its fine, sandy tannins providing structure." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

92Points
The Wine Front

"It’s made in small quantity, is wild yeast fermented and doesn’t see any new oak.  Excellent release. Crackles with acidity and pops with savoury-styled flavour. Cherries, woodsy spices, sweet herbs and cloves. Firm, raking, dry tannin. Keeps you interested as it provides pleasure." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews
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