Grape order

[koomber]

Ciliegiolo is a very close relative of Sangiovese, but is much fruitier, in fact it is known as the cherry grape....

it does have a very cherry nose, produces a lighter fruitier wine than Sangiovese does. Sangiovese is a grape I have had a little success with (best in show 2007) but find difficult to produce repeatable results, this is, I think, more a fermentation management issue, sangiovese needing (I feel) a bit more TLC as well as attention to nutrient and yeast needs, than other varieties during fermentation. So yeast choice is more critical than some varietals, the award winning version was made with Lalvin RC-212, and the ferment went through some strange smelling phases, and needs staged nutrient additions to make good wine.....is it worth the extra effort?....sure if you want a chianti style, then you need a sangiovese base

hope that helps

regards
Bob

I think this year will be the year of wine making books for Christmas. I know I know what those words mean, but I'm not sure about what they mean in that order.

I used the RC-212 last year (and I probably will again this year TBH) and it as very successful (at least when I had a sneaky sip when I oaked the Merl

I keep meaning to read up on the staged neutrients thing. I basically added a teaspoon or so whenever it started to smell odd. Which was often.

I really need to make an effort this year to understand winemaking a bit better!

[kampervan]

sorry to be a pain but after reading more can i change my order to
6 granacha
6 cilligorlo
5 merlot (if not avail then sangiovese)

[Cellar_Rat]

sorry to be a pain but after reading more can i change my order to
6 granacha
6 cilligorlo
5 merlot (if not avail then sangiovese)

No worries. Order updated (no second choices on granacha & cilligorlois that correct ?)

[Cellar_Rat]

PDF Updated.

Payments seem to be coming through next day - although there is a couple I haven't seen yet.

The wagon is 1/2 full now, 200 cases is about the limit.

[kampervan]

6 granacha(merlot)
6 cilligorlo(merlot)

suppose i should have second choice just in case

ian

[DaveH]

Apologies Brian...can i be a pain and slightly change my order too...now that there is Cilliegiolo available.

If poss can i change it to -

14 x Ciliegiolo(2nd -Garnacha)
7 x Merlot (Second Choice - Garnacha)

If not, i'll stick with the original order and consult the oracles about how to deal with Sangiovese (as it appears to need a little nuturing to make a good wine)

Ta mate, and apologies again!

Dave.

[Cellar_Rat]

Dave sorted - no worries.
Ian - seconds added.

PDF updated

[ukric]

Sorry, been searching for my card reader to set up the payee.... found it eventually. Payment sent today.

[koomber]

Evening Brian.

Finally made my mind up:

6 x Merlot (2nd Choice: Grenache)
6 x Ciliegiolo (2nd Choice: Sangiovane)

[Ted.B]

'Ello Brian,

I would like to order the following,

Merlot : 11 boxes / reserve Ciliegiolo

Garnacha : 5 boxes / reserve Ciliegiolo

Ciliegiolo : 5 boxes / reserve Merlot

Total 21 boxes

Cost £168

Will have a go at a BACS transfer just after I hit the submit reply button.

Thanks, Ted.

[Cellar_Rat]

PDF updated. Ted the BACS worked fine.

[Ted.B]

PDF updated. Ted the BACS worked fine.

Internet banking is very handy it has to be said. I realised just afterwards that I had neglected to include my forum name in the reference but it seems you have had no problem figuring out where the money came from.


Really looking forward to this now.

[lockwood1956]

will place my order when i get home on monday, have no access to banking here......

[Duffbeer]

3 Trebianno (second none)
3 Merlot (second ciliwhatsit)

Total £48.00

Will transfer money today.

[Duffbeer]

Money transfered... ref Duffbeer