Hans Herzog
Montepulciano 2021 750ml

Our iconic Montepulciano commands attention with undeniable complexity and strength. Grown on the hottest, most exacting plot in our vineyard, these low-yielding vines achieve perfect physiological ripeness, delivering a wine that’s not for the faint-hearted.

This is concentration and complexity distilled: a wine that speaks deeply of Hans’ soul in the vineyard. Each sip reveals real elegance, power, and sumptuousness, an immense, emotional experience that makes every glass a moment to savour and unwind.

Vintage 2021

An exceptional season for our late-ripening, mighty Montepulciano. No effort was spared in the vineyard: spur-pruned, shoot-thinned, leaf-plucked and meticulously bunch-thinned to capture the purest expression of this Italian variety. Traditionally harvested by hand around Hans' birthday in early April, our 25-year-old vines produce exceptionally low yields, resulting in remarkable concentration, complexity and a flavour profile that truly reflects the soul of Hans' winegrowing.

Hans' Winemaking Comments

Perfectly healthy grapes were destemmed and underwent an extended cold soak to extract exceptional flavour, colour and naturally occurring antioxidants from the skins. Wild yeast fermentation proceeded slowly at cool temperatures, followed by extended post-maceration to build depth, texture and structure.

After gentle pressing, the young wine was transferred to French oak barriques for natural malolactic fermentation. It then matured for 36 months on its fine lees, allowing minimal oxygen exchange to gradually soften the tannins and acidity while preserving the purity of the fruit. Following three years in barrel, the wine was further refined by an additional two years of bottle maturation before release.

Unfined. Unfiltered. Bottled with only the minimum effective sulphur.