2022 Margan Breaking Ground Barbera

WINEMAKER: Ollie Margan
REGION: Hunter Valley, NSW
VARIETAL: Barbera
VITICULTURE: Organic/Sustainable

Harvested from the sandier end of the block, the nutritional deficiency these vines suffer compared to the more clay heavy end results in a much smaller yield, with smaller bunches and berries. Extended time on skins and a small amount (15%) of whole cluster during fermentation yields greater concentration in the finished wine. Elevage in seasoned French oak puncheons occurs for 6 months before racking to bottle without any filtrations or additives other than sulphur. | Slight reduction and lifted purple fruit on the nose. Darker spectrum than the vintage conditions would suggest. Nose follows through on the palate with trademark Barbera acidity and a grip of amaro like tannin on the finish.

The Margan family have been growing grapes and making wine on the volcanic soils of Broke Fordwich, Wonnarua country for more than 25 years. This unique sub-region of the Hunter Valley is defined by its inonic concentration, which allows for flavour ripeness with the sacrifice of acidity. | The property now has over 100 plus hectares under vine and is farmed organically - have obtained sustainable certification. The Margan Breaking Ground range is made by Ollie Margan, who has recently returned to the property after completing his studies at The Univeristy of Adelaide. All wines are made with no additions except for SO2 at bottling.