7 great Sangiovese Wines You Must Try This Autumn

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Sangiovese, a beautiful looking purple berry skin coloured grape variety that was not a part of the Australian land till the 1970s found its way to lure the native’s heart gradually. They came to Australia with Penfolds and Montrose who planted the variety in Barossa and Mudgee respectively.

However, it was Mark Lloyd who is known to create an interest in the variety. He planted Sangiovese vines in 1985. The variety took its time to shine in Australia with the collective efforts of winemakers across regions like Barossa, McLaren Vale, King Valley, and Beechworth. Over time, some of them have produced pretty exciting wines.

Regions like Riverland, Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale and King Valley are considered to be the best Sangiovese wine producers in Australia. This grape variety wine has flavors of tart cherry, fig, strawberry and red plum to offer. The additional flavors that make it worth appreciating are smoke, thyme, dried roses, leather, clay, roasted pepper, oregano and brick. All of these lead up to a dry, acidic finish.

You must check out this collection of Sangiovese wines for a flavourful evening with family and friends.

Geoff Merrill Cilento Sangiovese 2016 McLaren Vale

An elegant wine displaying earthy and savoury notes accompanied with flavours of plum and black cherry. The dusty tannins and leathery hints add flavour to this rich dark red coloured wine. The aroma will intimidate you with a savoury blend of black cherry, herbs and spice, meaty notes and a hint of caper. The palate at display is strong and muscular with fleshy ripe fruits, grippy sinuous tannins, and a well proportioned mid-palate finishing with balanced acidity and length.

Pizzini Rubacuori Sangiovese 2006 King Valley

This wine when poured in glass has dark plum, cherry, cedary oak and earth fragrances to offer. These aromas are accentuated by cassia bark and liquorice notes. The palate further showcases plum and dark cherry flavors coupled with tones of baking spice. It eventually has a long and balanced finale.

Fat Sparrow Sangiovese 2017 Heathcote

A stunning dark ruby-hued wine that reveals the aromas of spices and berries. The palate is juicy with flavors of sweet fruits and sour cherries, supported by fine tannins. These beautiful characters come together to end the wine in a clean and savoury finale. It tastes like heaven with roasted game birds and mushroom ravioli.

The Pawn The Gambit Sangiovese 2016 Adelaide Hills

This dry Sangiovese Wine is multi-faceted with cherry and cranberry fruit flavors, leather and mineral notes, light tannin, and a long complex finish. The spices and violets present help enhance cherry-cola and raspberry aromas. Must try this beauty with pizza, cheese and crackers, or tomato-based pasta.

Cloak & Dagger The Cloak Sangiovese 2020 King Valley

A bright crimson coloured wine exuding black cherry, lightly spiced plums and a tinge of leather flavors. These will tempt you to try this gorgeous wine. The palate is soft and fleshy and comes packed with wild raspberries, cherries, dark chocolate and earthy undertones. It goes best with rustic homemade Pappardelle Ragu.

Little Vespa Sangiovese 2018 King Valley

An Italian style luscious red wine with flavors of sweet cherry and a rustic earthiness combined with silky tannins. The flavors make it a highly desirable food wine. The bouquet showcases dark cherries, bay leaf and pancetta aromas. The palate has flavors of cherries, sun-dried tomatoes and liquorice to offer that are balanced by chalky tannins and a lingering savoury finish. It pairs well with tomato-based dishes.

Mino & Co Signor Vino Sangiovese Adelaide Hills 2021

Sangiovese Wines

A crimson red coloured wine with mesmerizing rainforest, dark cherry and savoury spice aromas complemented by nuances of oak. It has rich flavors of ripe cherry and plum with strawberry jam that makes it sweet and sour at the same time. With a fine tannin structure, it has a soft finish. Sangiovese Wines are best paired with pizza, tomato-based pasta like gnocchi or spaghetti.

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