RedHeads Monte
Succulent Aussie Montepulciano – or Monte – from RedHeads and the sustainable winery in the heart of the Barossa where their wines are made. RedHeads has always been a bit of a rebel! The ‘movement’ started in 2002 in the McLaren Vale – in a cellar where young winemakers could come in their spare time and make just the sort of small-scale wine they dreamed of (not like they did in their day job). Since then, the winery has moved home a few times, and today make their wines in the Barossa, at one of Australia's leading eco-friendly cellars. There, surrounded by many of Australia's biggest wine names, they handcraft revolutionary wines from top batches of grapes, rescued from under the noses of the big players.
Babo Nero d'Avola
Little Giant Little Giant 'Little Batch' Montepulciano
This Italian variety has found a surprisingly easy home in the Barossa. Somewhere between Pinot Noir and Grenache in style, Montepulciano is a medium bodied style. Wonderfully aromatic, fresh, and flavoursome this wine is full of red berry fruit, spice, and as light savouriness. It finishes soft and long with fresh acidity. Perfect with home-made Pizza.
San Moro Primitivo
Midnight black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Morello to black cherry and dried herb aromas greet the nostrils with hints of liquorice, smoky earth, cinnamon and spice also kicking in. Rich black plum, liquorice and morello cherry flavours are layered across the mid weighted palate with some earth, dried herb and spice elements lying underneath. Fleshy feel with polished tannins carrying an underlying firmness. Juicy mid length conclusion. Drink over the next 2-3 years. Alc. 13.5%
Torre Zambra Montelpuciano d'Abbruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Madia” is a perfect example of a traditional Abruzzese wine. The deep, intense pitch-black hue, with its typical purplish glints, is due to Montepulciano grapes. Ruby red colour, with purplish glints. The clean nose profile shows berry fruits scents and jam aromas, with hints of violet and bitter liquorices in the finale. The wine is supple and warm, well-balanced, firm, and pleasantly lasting in the mouth. It is an ideal food wine, perfect to pair with a wide range of dishes, easily drinkable and enjoyable every day.
San Marzano Manoro Montepulciano
The 2021 Manoro Montepulciano D'Abruzzo embodies the beloved characteristics of Abruzzo's signature red grape. It offers captivating notes of violets, soft plums, spices, and cloves, alongside the classic richness of Abruzzo fruit. This medium-bodied wine delivers a pleasurable experience with refined tannins and a lingering finish.
Wild & Wilder Cloud Cuckoo Land Riverland Nero D'Avola Montepulciano Aglianico
An unusual blend of varieties but this wine has the characteristic energy you’d expect from Italian reds. Deliciously succulent with smoky, dark cherry fruit, subtle spice and a mouth-watering finish.
Biscardo Neropasso Vento Rosso
The Biscardo Neropasso Vento Rosso 2021 is a stunning representation of the Veneto region in Italy. This vintage, produced by the renowned Biscardo winery, boasts a beautiful deep ruby hue that is both alluring and elegant. On the nose, aromas of ripe dark cherries, blackberries, and a touch of spice dance harmoniously, inviting you in for a taste. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and hints of vanilla and chocolate. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, adding structure and balance to the wine. The finish is long, leaving a lingering warmth and a touch of sweetness. Perfectly paired with hearty dishes such as pasta bolognese or grilled lamb, this wine is a true delight for the senses. Enjoy now or cellar for a few more years to enhance its complexity. Overall, the Biscardo Neropasso Vento Rosso 2021 is a must-try for any wine lover.
Sidewood Shiraz
Tucked away nicely in the Adelaide Hills, Sidewood Estate have made an art form out of crafting some of the very best single vineyard cool-climate wines available in Australia. Owen and Cassandra Inglis purchased the boutique property in 2004 and immediately set about making their vision become a reality. Their Sidewood Shiraz displays that vision to perfection. Attention to detail is the key here which enables flavours of red cherry, currants and dark plum to shine through along with hints of cinnamon and spice. The texture is beguiling and gives promise to a wine that will age for up to a decade.
Masseria Altemura Sasseo Primitivo
Made from a strict selection of grapes - exclusively of the Primitivo variety, from unique vineyards that maintain the quality of its indigenous cultivar whilst opening itself up to international taste. The name Sasseo (meaning