This wine pours with an exuberant mousse and a very fine stream of tiny bubbles flowing through the glass. Emanating from the glass are fragrant elderflower and finger lime notes followed by fresh toast, pear, apple and preserved lemon aromatics. The palate unfolds with delicious red and green apple, pear and melon fruits tinged with subtle nuances of blanched almonds and bread characters adding layers of complexity. A balanced and crisp finish with depth of flavour and amazing length.
Enjoy this wine with Buttermilk Panna cotta with summer fruits.
ALC/VOL: 11.8% pH: 2.98 TA: 7.62 g/L RS: 9 g/L
VEGAN FRIENDLY
AGEING GRACEFULLY: up to 8 years.
THE WINEMAKING
The fruit for the 2024 Prosecco was picked in early March at 10.4° baumé. The grapes were picked in the early morning, and quickly pressed off skins into tank for fermentation with some solids to provide complexity and richness. The wine was left on yeast lees with weekly stirring to protect the freshness in the wine and add complexity. Our vintage Prosecco is made with the best possible grapes, and it is our expression of a certain time and place. It’s unique to that year and the region and that makes it very special. The 2024 base wine was Charmat fermented slowly at 12°C with the natural CO² being retained in the wine. Before bottling, the wine received a small addition of expedition liqueur to provide the final balance and structure.
THE VINTAGE
The 2024 vintage, shaped by climatic challenges, showcases the skill and resilience of our winemaking team, estate vineyards and grower partners. A wet spring led to a warm, sunny vintage period that was condensed and completed by Easter. While yields were down 20% against long-term averages, the quality of both sparkling, white and red wines excelled, with aromatics, flavours and acidity promising a year of outstanding wines. Our 2024 wines are reflective of their variety and respectful of sense of place, while displaying structure and age worthiness, continuing our pursuit of winemaking excellence.
THE WINEMAKER
Greg Bennett
THE RANGE
Rich in history and personality, the wines are an expression of the true potential of the cool climate Alpine Valleys wine region, embracing its unique terroir, whilst capturing the individual character of each variety. The wines are thoughtfully crafted, harmonious, age-worthy and a pure expression of the Victorian High Country.
All information relates to the current vintage – if you require information on a previous vintage please contact us via wineclub@gapstedestate.com.au
