980

2019

Vinification

The grapes for 980 are thoughtfully hand selected from the top of the ‘Colline’ cru, located in the middle of Villa Saletta. They are softly pressed and fermented in small new Allier French oak barrels with whole cluster fermentations to preserve freshness and aromatic complexity, while also extracting colour and roundness. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barrels to enhance the wine’s finesse and elegance. The wine is then aged for 24 months in 100% new tonneaux, 6 months in concrete vats and 2 years in bottle before release.

Tasting notes

Cocoa and coffee on the nose, followed by intense blackcurrant, violet, and black pepper. The aromatic profile is deep and layered.
The palate is full-bodied and powerful, with refined tannins, excellent freshness, and a long, complex and precise finish.

Information

Awards

Jeb Dunnuck
980 AD, 2016
95+ points

James Suckling
980 AD, 2016
94 points

London Wine Competition
980 AD, 2016
Gold Medal, 93 points

Decanter World Wine Awards
980 AD, 2019
Gold Medal, 95 points

James Suckling
980 AD, 2019
95 points

Decanter World Wine Awards
980 AD, 2018
Best in show

5 Star Wines
980 AD, 2018
95 points

James Suckling
980 AD, 2018
95 points

Vitae
980 AD, 2018
4 viti

Yves Beck
980 AD, 2018
94 points

Berliner Wein Trophy
980 AD, 2015
Gold Medal

Bibenda
980 AD, 2015
4 Grappoli

China Wine & Spirits Awards
980 AD, 2015
Gold Medal

Falstaff Shortlist Italien
980 AD, 2015
92 points

Gambero Rosso
980 AD, 2015
2 Bicchieri

James Suckling
980 AD, 2015
94 points

Mundus Vini
980 AD, 2015
Gold Medal

The WineHunter Award
980 AD, 2015
Gold Medal

5 Star Wines
980 AD, 2015
92 points

Asia Wine Trophy
980 AD, 2015
Gold Medal