Scordatura Tetra 2021
Experimental Design / Unique Feature
This wine explores the expression of exposed schist parcels through early harvest and minimal intervention:
Early harvest from exposed schist seams
Small-batch fermentation to capture precise terroir expression
Minimal whole bunch inclusion (8%)
Extended skin contact (23 days)
Maturation in neutral French oak barrels (0% new oak)
Vineyard Source
Mount Pisa Vineyard, Central Otago ● Selected parcels of compact schist soils
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir, from multiple clones
Vintage Notes
The 2021 Tetra represents an early pick from exposed schist parcels, capturing the essence of these unique seams. The tiny bunches from these compact schist soils express intensity and precision.
Technical Information (at harvest)
● Brix: 24.1 (weighted average) ● pH: 3.43 ● Total Acidity: 7.6 g/L
Winemaking Details
● Harvest Date: 31st March ● Yield: 3.2 t/ha ● Fermentation: ○ Small-batch fermentation to capture the precise expression of the schist parcels ○ 8% whole bunch inclusion ○ 23 days on skins ● Pressing was small batch, either direct to barrel or with one night's settling before barreling down ● Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel ● Maturation occurred in French oak barrels (0% new oak)
Technical Information (post bottling)
● Alcohol: 13.7% ● pH: 3.63 ● Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L ● Volume: 876 Bottles
Reflection
Scordatura Tetra 2021 embodies the unique expression of our Mount Pisa vineyard's exposed schist soils. The early harvest and minimal intervention winemaking have resulted in a wine that is bright and fresh, with a tight structure and precise character. This wine showcases the angular, crystalline nature of its terroir, offering a pointed and focused expression of Pinot Noir.