Z Wine's Rustica Shiraz is an intense crimson red with purple hues followed by aromas of ripe cherry and red plum which are complimented by hints of pepper and spice with lifted perfumed notes. The palate is warm and full flavoured, displaying generous sweet red fruit, such as cherry, raspberry and plum. These fruits are couple with cedar spice notes and the soft mouth-filling tannins carry the fruit as well as providing structure and length to the wine. This wine is an exemplary example of a lifted, fruit filled Barossa Shiraz suitable for drinking in its youth.

Its colour is a bright ruby red. On the nose, it is clean and precise, with hints or morello cherries, wild berries and a moderate spiciness. The palate reveals a full and firm flavour, expressing all its intensity and elegance.

Intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. Complex bouquet with lots of red fruits. Full bodied, soft, quite tannic and harmonious. Ready to drink. Excellent with rich first courses, red meat, game and medium seasoned cheeses.

VINEYARDS : The vineyards are situated around the towns of Ortona, San Salvo and Pollutri on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo region. Facing south east, vines are planted on a mix of clay and limestone soils and are trained on both Guyot and Pergola systems. VINIFICATION : Once the grapes were received at the winery, they were gently crushed and destemmed. The grapes then underwent a cold maceration for 4 days. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 24 – 26 Degrees C for 8 – 10 days. This wine received no oak ageing to preserve the vibrancy of the fruit. COLOUR : Ruby red with garnet highlights. BOUQUET : Intense, persistent and fruity with a strong aroma of wild berries. FLAVOUR : Full bodied, well balanced, slightly tannic with a clean aftertaste. RECOMMENDED WITH : Excellent with all the typical courses of Italian traditional cooking. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 16 – 18 degrees C. AWARDS: Grand Gold Mundus Vini Best Of Show Spring Tasting Mundus Vini Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy.