Kreglinger Brut
TROPHY: Australian Wine Show 2022 - Best sparkling wine under 24 months tirage.
An elegant, yet complex traditional method sparkling wine. Carefully crafted in the cool maritime climate of the renowned Pipers Brook region. Tasmania’s pristine environment is reflected in the pure aromas and flavours of this multi-vintage wine. Kreglinger Brut sees the perfect marriage of old world tradition with the fresh natural beauty of Tasmania.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
Non Vintage
Aging
Up to 18 months
Fermentation
Traditional method
Residual Sugar
8.5 g/L
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Lemon curd, toasted almonds, fresh cream and honeysuckle with floral aromas of citrus blossom and jasmine.
Palate: Fresh lively citrus, crème brûlée and toasty notes of roasted nuts, seamlessly balanced with gorgeous natural acidity.
Vineyard Notes
This Kreglinger sparkling is sourced from a vineyard of the same name, with high-density Pinot Noir and chardonnay of significant vine age, specifically established and managed for sparkling wine production in the Pipers Brook district. The site was chosen for our vintage sparkling program after many years of rigorous trialing and evaluation. Annual heat summation figures of 950-1050 growing degree days Celsius compare very favourably with sites in Champagne (around 1030 GDD). The Pipers Brook district is characterised by Ferrosol (volcanic) soils, also known as kraznozems. Basalt-derived, they have excellent water holding capacity, offering a steady supply of moisture and nourishment to vines that are managed without irrigation. Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) trellises of very high vine density are hedge-trimmed in summer to provide increased bunch exposure to the sun. Row-spacings are narrow at 1.5 metres.