Chrismont is a leading King Valley producer, making a wide range of white, red and sparkling wines. Befitting its Italian heritage, there is a strong emphasis on Italian varietals, not just ubiquitous Pinot Grigio, but also Prosecco, Arneis, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera. These are bottled under the La Zona label, while traditional varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot and the Shiraz Viognier carry the Chrismont label.
The Chrismont portfolio is characterised by clean, fresh and fruit driven wines, for current drinking and cellaring over the medium term. They are all well made and represent very good value for money.
The 2011 La Zona Barbera is very much in keeping with the house style. It is an aromatically expressive young wine, with oodles of fresh plum, blackberry and cherry fruit. Although fruit forward (in part due to its youth), the palate is savoury and finishes dry. It is an uncomplicated food friendly wine that would be at home with tomato-based pasta dishes.
2011 LA ZONA BARBERA
Producer: Chrismont
Variety: Barbera
Vintage: 2011
Region: King Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $26.00
Date tasted: 26 April 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby red, fading toward the rim. Bright, fresh and fruit forward nose of plum and blackberry. The palate is similarly fruit forward, but dry and savoury, plum and blackberry once again to the fore. A compact and well put together wine for early to mid-term drinking.
Score: 15.5/20
The Chrismont portfolio is characterised by clean, fresh and fruit driven wines, for current drinking and cellaring over the medium term. They are all well made and represent very good value for money.
The 2011 La Zona Barbera is very much in keeping with the house style. It is an aromatically expressive young wine, with oodles of fresh plum, blackberry and cherry fruit. Although fruit forward (in part due to its youth), the palate is savoury and finishes dry. It is an uncomplicated food friendly wine that would be at home with tomato-based pasta dishes.
Producer: Chrismont
Variety: Barbera
Vintage: 2011
Region: King Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $26.00
Date tasted: 26 April 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby red, fading toward the rim. Bright, fresh and fruit forward nose of plum and blackberry. The palate is similarly fruit forward, but dry and savoury, plum and blackberry once again to the fore. A compact and well put together wine for early to mid-term drinking.
Score: 15.5/20
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