Onorius
Daily Choice Range · Dolfi Wineries
Always unmistakable and intense over time, it brings back a sensory experience of the past.
Prices & Availability
| Vintage | Price (SGD) | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | S$70.00 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | S$70.00 | Sufficient |
Prices in SGD, duty paid, including Singapore taxes and local delivery.
Tasting Notes
Jewel-coloured, ripe fruit like blackberry, plum and a touch of mocha coffee, pleasant ripe fruit on the palate, very distinct Tuscan soil, plump structure with very soft tannins — drinkable and enjoyable across a wide audience.
by Sarah Abbott, Master of Wine
Blend
Wine produced with Sangiovese and Merlot.
Colour
Ruby red with violet hues.
Fragrance
Great intensity of red fruit with pleasant hints of vanilla and cocoa.
Flavour
Enveloping with soft tannins, pleasant and persistent.
Serving temperature
18–20°C.
Wine Specs and Characteristics
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Annual output | 20,000–30,000 bottles |
| Appellation | Toscana IGT Dry Red · Supertuscan |
| Production area | Hills of the Tuscan coast |
| Elevation | 30 m asl |
| Soil | Medium-textured, rocky, with body |
| Training | Spurred cordon |
| Vineyard layout | Traditional 2.60 × 0.90 m |
| Average vine age | 20 years |
| Harvest | Hand harvested in September |
| Vinification | 15–20 days of fermentation, racking and gentle pressing |
| Fermentation | Natural temperature in tank, 25–30°C with natural yeasts |
| Alcohol | 13–13.5% vol (depending on vintage) |
| Serving | Sauced white meat, red meat, medium-aged cheeses |
| Packaging | 6 bottles × 750 ml / box |
Achievements & Awards
- Onorius 2015 — Silver Medal, San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2018
- Onorius 2016 — Gold Medal, Sommelier Challenge 2018