Castagna Un Segreto, made from a precise blend of single-vineyard, estate-grown Sangiovese and Shiraz, biodynamic crimson, spice, cherry. Un Segreto (Sangiovese/Shiraz) is deep crimson. The nose is of exotic spice, liquorice and tar over black cherry, cedary wood and earthy extract. The palate has an earthy, black-fruited impact with textural richness coming from the fine tannins. It is taut, fine and long with vibrant acidity. It has a middle pallet which is long, clean, with a savoury finish. Overall it is dry and savoury with lovely earthy elements, deliciously rich, but avoiding sweetness.“Deep crimson-purple floral and herbal, highly aromatic, blackcurrant and dark plum with ethereal savoury and spice complexity that includes flashes of fennel, leather, black olive, cherry, anise and mint. Savoury and complex medium-full boded blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Sangiovese, the long and structured core of tangy fruit shows similar flavours to the nose, structured by a spine of firm acidity and handsome minerality, spicy roast coffee oak with finely grained but mouth-filling tannins.”
| Production Method | Natural, Biodynamic, Organic |
|---|---|
| Producer | Julian Castagna |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Beechworth, Australia |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Full bodied |
| Grape | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Terroir | The soil consists mainly of decomposed granitic-loam on a base of clay |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Maturation | 18 months French oak, half of which new |
| Annual Production | 0 - 5,000 bottles |
| Ageing Potential | 10 years |
