Scordatura Tetra 2021
Reflection
Scordatura Tetra 2021 embodies the unique expression of our Mount Pisa vineyard's exposed schist soils. The early harvest and minimal intervention winemaking have resulted in a wine that is bright and fresh, with a tight structure and precise character. This wine showcases the angular, crystalline nature of its terroir, offering a pointed and focused expression of Pinot Noir.
Experimental Design / Unique Feature
This wine explores the expression of exposed schist parcels through early harvest and minimal intervention.
Vineyard
Mount Pisa Vineyard, Central Otago ● Selected parcels of compact schist soils
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: 31st March
Yield: 3.2 t/ha
Fermentation:
Small-batch fermentation to capture the precise expression of the schist parcels
8% whole bunch inclusion
23 days on skins
Pressing was small batch, either direct to barrel or with one night's settling before barreling down
Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel
Maturation occurred in French oak barrels (0% new oak)
Technical Information (post bottling)
● Alcohol: 13.7% ● pH: 3.63 ● Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L ● Volume: 876 Bottles