Ricca Terra "Bullets Before Cannonballs" Red Blend - 2021

Name: Ricca Terra "Bullets Before Cannonballs" Red Blend
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 43873
Price: 17.57 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 43873 750mL

From the Riverland area of South Australia where the Murray River keeps the warm climate more temperate allowing for more freshness in wines. This is a lively red blend. Full bodied and tannic yet very balanced. It comes from Ash and Holly Ratcliffe. Although they're newer vintners in the area, they seek out older vines and ultimately wines you can drink unabashedly.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Australia

Region

South Australia

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Lagrein

Negroamaro

Nero d'Avola

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Ashley Ratcliff is an excellent winemaker that decided to explore the use of different (not native) grapes in Riverland, Australia. The grape varieties used in this blend are Tempranillo, Lagrein, Aglianico and Shiraz. The last one is the only native one. The producer used grapes planted in different soils and the grapes are hand pruned and hand harvested. The grapes showed a great potential where they were planted and the result is noticeable in this very pleasant wine. Blackberry and spice notes are followed by tobacco and a smooth savoury finish. Great with red sauce pasta or soft cheeses. A great example of New World Wine!

- AFR

Glossary

Tempranillo

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