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Peter

TASTING NOTES FOR Calabria Belena Montepulciano Riverina New South Wales 2025

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson hues. Bright and inviting in the glass, showing youthful colour and excellent depth.

👃 Aromas
Generous aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and ripe plum are complemented by hints of clove, liquorice and dark cocoa, creating an appealing combination of fruit and savoury spice.

👅 Palate
Soft, juicy and immediately approachable, with plush flavours of dark berries, black plum and cherry. The generous fruit is balanced by subtle spice and an earthy savoury character, giving the wine plenty of personality.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a soft, rounded mid-palate and finely defined earthy tannins. Smooth and supple through the mouth, finishing with lingering dark berry fruit, spice and a gentle savoury edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A generous and highly approachable Australian expression of Montepulciano. Plush dark fruit, supple texture and savoury tannins combine to produce a flavoursome red that is made for relaxed drinking and Italian-inspired food.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with Italian-style roast pork and crispy crackling, wood-fired pizza, spaghetti Bolognese, lasagne or grilled Italian sausages.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A deliciously soft and fruit-driven Montepulciano with plenty of dark cherry and plum character, subtle spice and beautifully approachable tannins. Generous without being heavy, this is an easy-drinking, food-friendly red with plenty of flavour and character.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷