THE WINES
Villamagna is contender for Italy’s smallest DOC at 85 hectares. 100% Montepulciano, fermented in stainless, aged six months in concrete, then 12 months in 50% new French puncheons. In wooden cases of six bottles.
Where the Riserva presents muscle, this presents focus, much like a contrast between a Barolo Classico and a Cru. Checked intensity; leather, dark chocolate, coffee beans, blue and black fruits, black cherry and garden herbs, carried over an epic and monumental swathe of well constructed tannins. Brawn and brains – a show stopper built for braises and hearty dining, its polish and quality shining through and through.
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Additional Information ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Blessed with sea and mountain climatic influences, Torre Zambra enjoys a beautiful setting in the picturesque hills of Villamagna. Winemaking is serious and methodical utilising native yeasts, a combination of concrete tank and tonneau ageing, and dedicated sustainable farming. Stunning fresh wines and gorgeous slurpable yet contemplative reds, a producer of amazing consistent quality.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Biodynamic Minimal Intervention Wines From A Beautiful Adelaide Hills Estate
Owner Damon Nagel started life as a sommelier in Adelaide, moving to London to further his wine education whilst working in top end dining restaurants. Achieving success in London property, he would eventually return to Adelaide, purchasing the beautiful undulating Brackenwood farm in the early 2000s, first releasing wines from vintage 2005.
Winemaking is today overseen by Daniel Zuzolo, ex Primo Estate, with the stable offering interesting blends and lesser seen plantings of Barbera and Gamay alongside more traditional offerings such as Shiraz and Riesling.
Growing and winemaking is strictly along biodynamic lines, with no additions bar minimal sulphur at bottling. A pure set of releases very much at home alongside Felixir’s European offerings, fun styles of personality with enough depth and interest to be taken seriously.
