2022 Kaesler Barbera

At Kaesler we like to experiment with some non-traditional Barossa varieties that we know the consumer will love. Unlike some of our other wines, the Barbera speaks for itself as far as a name goes – it is exactly that, the variety Barbera, traditionally grown in Italy, but performs exceptionally well in Australia.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

Winter rainfall for 2021 was 48% above average. The wet winter was welcomed after 3 dry years. Maximum temperatures were below average for the beginning of the growing season; however, the latter half was warmer providing good ripening conditions. A hailstorm on the 28th of October severely damaged some vines, fortunately most recovered and secondary shoots grew however, they were typically less fruitful than primary shoots which resulted in lower yields in some varieties.

Although the season was challenging, our ongoing regenerative farming techniques have assisted with building resilient vines that continue to produce outstanding fruit. This was evident in the 2022 vintage with the winemakers talking about the wines being elegant and structured with depth and length of flavour.

WINEMAKING
At Kaesler we like to experiment with some non-traditional Barossa varieties that we know the consumer will love. Unlike some of our other wines, the Barbera speaks for itself as far as a name goes – it is exactly that, the variety Barbera, traditionally grown in Italy, but performs exceptionally well in Australia.

APPEARANCE: Bright medium red.
BOUQUET: Crushed cherry and rubarb.
PALATE: Medium bodied palate, typical of the variety. Full of cherry, plum and rhubarb flavours with lovely crisp, fine acidity on the finish.
FOOD MATCH: Traditional tomato based Italian dishes such as pizza and lasagne.

Region: Barossa Valley
Alc/Vol: 13.5%