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229 - 240 of 260 Italian Red Varietal Wines
Sperino Lessona DOC
Piedmont
Available in cases of 6
The Lessona castleworks and cellar have been at the epicentre of a salubrious winemaking enterprise since the 1700s, they fell derelict in the 1970s and remained unproductive until 1999. The costly restoration was a labour of love for Dr Marchi, who returned to his family estate with a view to re establishing one of Piedmont's most cherished marques. Sperino Lessona is a remarkably generous Nebbiolo wine, led by its pretty rose petal and mint chocolate nose, followed by a refreshing market garden palate of intensely aromatic black bramble fruit.
$10099each
$1211DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
When Paolo and Luco De Marchi returned to their family roots at Lessona on Via Orolungo in 1999, the distinguished old vines had become overgrown by weeds and vegetation. Reclaiming the stately old vineyards is an ongoing effort, recreating the glory of Piedmontese viticulture. Once a principle source for Italy's finest wines, the challenging terrains of Piedmont were abondoned for more favourable climes to the south. Hand picked parcels of Nebbiolo are sorted to ensure quality of the harvest, destemmed and gently pressed. A wild yeast vinification in traditional open vat fermenters is followed by twenty months sur lie and an extravagant forty months in a selection of well seasoned oaks.
Sperino Uvaggio Coste della Sesia DOC
Piedmont
Available in cases of 6
Sperino are a noble family of surgeons and physicians, like many medicos around the world, they shared a keen interest in things oenological. Their heirs returned to their roots at the Castle of Lessona in 1999, to grow healthy grapes and make good wine. Coste della Sesia is mostly Nebbiolo, with inclusions of Vespolina and Croatina grapes, hand picked off the Ormeggio, Castagnola and Belvedere vineyards at Lessona in Orolungo. A parcel from Madonna degli Angeli in neighbouring Forte, contributes savouryness and a measure of elegant minerality.
$5599each
$671DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Fruit is harvested off vines grown to altitudes of 290 to 420 metres, planted to a mix of mineral rich marine sands and igneous rock, glacial sediments and pebbled clays. Grapes are all hand picked and sorted over a conveyer belt, destemmed and gently pressed into traditional, open top oak fermentation vats. Eighteen days of wild indigenous yeast vinifications are treated to regular punch downs and cap turnovers, followed by a post ferment maceration of ten months on gross sedimentery lees. Upon completion, batches are gravity filled to a mix of oak barriques and larger format fifteen hectolitres oak casks for a further twenty two months maturation.
Stone Dwellers Sangiovese
Strathbogie
Available by the dozen
$2699each
$321DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Tar Roses Heathcote Fog Nebbiolo
Heathcote
Available in cartons of six
$4799each
$575DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Currently out of stock
Tar Roses Heathcote Nebbiolo
Heathcote
Don Lewis worked under the tutelage of the great Colin Preece before establishing an enviable reputation for crafting Victoria's most memorable vintages. After thirty years of leadership at Mitchelton and many tours of auspicious winemaking at Spain's Priorat, Don Lewis and protege Narelle King launched the Tar & Roses label to overwhelming critical acclaim. Lewis & King retain access to the finest Nebbiolo in the land, a style of wine that achieves amazing intensity and refined elegance on the ancient ferrous soils of Heathcote.
$3999each
$479DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Tar Roses Heathcote Sangiovese
Heathcote
Available in cartons of six
Sangiovese is a thin skinned grape, known for its savouryness and earthy characters as opposed to ripe berry fruit flavours. It shows an attractive red colour and can be characterised by high levels of tannin supported by ripe acidity. Sangiovese vines are well suited to soils with good drainage and abundant sunshine, both of which are found aplenty at Heathcote. The red wine of choice to accompany veal, prosciutto and sage or piquant chorizo recipes.
$2599each
$311DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Sangiovese is harvested into 2½ tonnes steel bins, crushed into static fermenters and pumped over twice daily for twenty minutes each time. Temperature and acid levels are monitored constantly and adjusted as necessary, upon completion, batches are treated to an air bag press and racked off gross lees, followed by transfer to barrel for malolactic and a year's maturation in a selection of seasoned French oak barriques, topped up each month, as the angels take their share.
 
Ruby red colour. Earth and clay nose with mulberries, cooked rhubarb and licorice. Damp earthy aromas with mocha and chocolate over assertive tannins, good fruit sweetness and pleasant acidity. A lingering finish expressing savouryness over persistent, mouthfilling powdery tannins. Will match goats cheese or baked parmesan and onion flan.
Tar Roses Mediterraneo Rose
Available in cartons of six
$2499each
$299DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
TarraWarra Barbera
Yarra Valley
Available in cartons of six
Barbera adapts brilliantly to the temperate slopes of Yarra Valley, this sun loving Mediterranean thrives in the cooler climes and yields wonderful harvests of perfectly ripened grapes, characterised by intensity of flavour, balance and finesse. Planted to a propitious northwest facing block of opportune clay loam soils, TarraWarra make Barbera in decidedly new world styling, designed to be delicious and fashioned for food. Tasting of winegums, dark olives and pretty potpourri pastille, TarraWarra makes the perfect accompaniement to piquant tomato pasta recipes, oven braised oxtail or charred fennel snags.
$2999each
$359DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
TarraWarra Nebbiolo
Yarra Valley
Available in cartons of six
There was a single block of older vine Pinot Noir, planted to a well sunlit north facing slope, which had grown quite comfortable in their clay loam soils after twenty splendid vintages. Choice clones of Nebbiolo were grafted atop the responsive rootstock and a marvelous wine began to flow. A month of macerations, wild ferments and an extended term of sixteen months in a cooper's pick of well seasoned French oak puncheons. A big, beautiful bouquet of rose petals, savouryness and spice, Nebbiolo's renowned power and decorum over a booty of graceful, bitter chocolate tannins.
$3399each
$407DOZEN
EACH
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Tenuta San Guido Le Difese IGT
Tuscany
$6999each
$839DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Sangiovese
Pyrenees
Available in cartons of six
$2899each
$347DOZEN
EACH
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Trentham Family Nebbiolo
Riverina
Available by the dozen
The Famiglia range of wines is all about fine tuning the classic Italians into a contemporary Australian styling. A profound rendering of Nebbiolo, the unique varietal grape most responsible for the lovely wines of Piedmonte, sumptuous, dry and nicely spiced. An intriguing nose with hints of rose petal, leather and tar, for which Nebbiolo is renowned, but primarily a wine driven by red and black berry fruit flavours and aromas. Dress up your turkey and bring her along for a long leisurely lunch with La Famiglia Nebbiolo.
$1799each
$215DOZEN
EACH
DOZEN
Nebbiolo is the king of northwest Italian red wine grapes, the signature of Piedmont and Lombardy. In the vineyard, Nebbiolo looks unimpressive, characterised by almost wild canopy growth, the berries range in colour from light to deep red. Grapes mature late in the season with low sugar and high acid levels. Following the harvest, fruit is crushed and transferred to tank for inoculation and eight days of vinification. Ferments are pumped over regularly to maintain consistent temperatures and to aid extraction from skins. Upon completion the batches are pressed into old French oak barrels for eighteen months maturation, before assembling into the final wine, stabilizing and clarification.
 
A light hue of red. Lifted fresh rose petal and cherry aromas follow to the palate. Flavours are supported by hints of leather, black olive and a touch of savoury before a long but delicate finish. A great match with Italian cuisine, it will not dominate but marry beautifully with the robust flavours. Try with capelli d'angela, sugo di pomodoro and meatballs, bellissimo.
229 - 240 of 260 Italian Red Varietal Wines

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