Scordatura Icosa 2021
Reflection
Scordatura Icosa 2021 embodies a unique expression of our Mount Pisa vineyard's heavy clay and loam soils, transformed through complicated winemaking! The result is a wine that is lean and fresh, with a crystalline structure. This wine showcases an unexpected lightness and aromatic complexity. It presents a multi-faceted, expansive expression of Pinot Noir.
Experimental Design / Unique Feature
This wine explores the interplay between whole-bunch fermentation, extended maceration, and ripasso technique, pushing the boundaries of traditional Pinot Noir winemaking:
Vineyard
Mount Pisa Vineyard, Central Otago ● Selected parcels from heavy clay and loam soils in the centre of the vineyard
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 Details
Harvest Date: 6th April
Yield: 4.5 t/ha
Fermentation:
100% whole bunch fermentation for 18 days
Pied-de-cuve introduced to the fermenter before wrapping
Unwrapped and destemmed at around 11 Brix before completing fermentation on skins
Pressed 30 days post harvest
Skins and lees from a 100% de-stemmed equivalent ferment were introduced for 2 days ripasso before pressing again
Maturation occurred in large format oak for elevage
Technical Information
Post bottling: ● Alcohol: 13.7% ● pH: 3.62 ● Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L ● Volume: 632 Bottles & 95 Magnums