Scordatura Hexa 2021
Reflection
Scordatura Hexa 2021 interprets our Mount Pisa vineyard's clay and loam-dominant soils. The combination of multiple ferments from across the vineyard has resulted in a wine that is solid and earthy, with dense, plummy tannins and a mellow character. This wine showcases the depth, structure, and complexity characteristic of these soil types, offering a grounded and foundational expression of Pinot Noir.
Experimental Design / Unique Feature
This wine explores the expression of heavier clay and loam soils through multiple small-batch fermentations and firm pressing followed by extended settling.
Vineyard
Mount Pisa Vineyard, Central Otago ● Selected parcels from heavier soils across the vineyard, predominantly clays and loam
Vintage Notes
A windy start with wild fluctuations throughout the season, from very hot days to snow down on the mountains. The 2021 vintage at Kahiwi speaks of precision and detail. The wines promise to offer a unique expression of our site, shaped by a season of contrasts and challenges.
Winemaking
Harvest Date: 4th April
Yield: 4.0 t/ha
Fermentation:
Multiple small-batch fermentations to capture precise expressions of each vineyard section
51% whole bunch inclusion
Firmer than habitual pressing was followed by a week long settling before barreling down
Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel
Maturation occurred in French oak barrels (17% new oak)
Technical Information (post bottling)
● Alcohol: 14% ● pH: 3.69 ● Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L ● Volume: 778 Bottles