arlewood releases top shelf la bratta 2007

Arlewood Wines from Margaret River have just released their first “super cuvee” red, the top shelf  La Bratta from the stunning 2007 vintage and the Vine Press are thrilled to stock it.   Garry Grosati from Arlewood says: “One of the joys of making wine is discovering parcels of fruit with excellent potential from varieties you don’t expect to shine. Merlot has long been the poor cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon at Arlewood; while offering a great juicy counterpoint to the structure of Cabernet in our Cabernet Merlot blend, never a star in it’s own right. When Bill Crappsley took over the winemaking reigns, he immediately recognized that our 2007 Merlot in barrel was stunning. He insisted on making a wine with this material at its core; here is our first release of La Bratta

Inspired by the village of La Bratta in Northern Italy where my mother was born, and where my grandfather was a winemaker, the 2007 La Bratta is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from the great 2007 vintage in Margaret River. It is dense, savoury and structured, with a succulence and persistence of flavour that is a treat. We are thrilled with this first release, and are sure you will enjoy it with friends and full flavoured dishes.” Garry Gosatti

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“One of the joys of making wine is discovering parcels of fruit with excellent potential from varieties you don’t expect to shine. Merlot has long been the poor cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon at Arlewood; while offering a great juicy counterpoint to the structure of Cabernet in our Cabernet Merlot blend, never a star init’sownright. WhenBillCrappsleytookoverthewinemaking reigns, he immediately recognized that our 2007 Merlot in barrel was stunning. He insisted on making a wine with this material at its core; here is our first release of La Bratta.

Inspired by the village of La Bratta in Northern Italy where my mother was born, and where my grandfather was a winemaker, the 2007 La Bratta is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from the great 2007 vintage in Margaret River. It is dense, savoury and structured, with a succulence and persistence of flavour that is a treat. We are thrilled with this first release, and are sure you will enjoy it with friends and full flavoured dishes.” Garry Gosatti

The Stats!    Varieties: Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Malbec 20%

Made at: Arlewood Estate Wilyabrup Vineyard; Margaret River Wine Region

Maturation: 22 months in 50% new selected French oak barriques, 50% second use French oak barriques

Made: February 2009 3,000 bottles only

Alcohol: 15.0 %