🍷 Appearance

A beautiful bright ruby-red colour with vibrant crimson highlights. Clear and inviting in the glass, displaying the youthful freshness and attractive colour characteristic of this Italian-inspired King Valley Sangiovese.

👃 Aromas

An inviting and expressive bouquet of ripe red cherries, juicy raspberries and fresh strawberries, complemented by delicate notes of dried herbs, violets and savoury spice. Subtle hints of earthy complexity, tobacco and gentle oak add further interest to the beautifully fragrant aromas.

👅 Palate

Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, delivering generous flavours of ripe red cherries, juicy raspberries and red plums. Attractive notes of dried Mediterranean herbs, subtle spice and savoury earthiness provide additional complexity, while lively acidity and fine, gently firm tannins create excellent structure. A wonderfully harmonious palate combining bright fruit flavours with the distinctive savoury character of Sangiovese.

🍈 Texture & Finish

Medium-bodied with a smooth, supple texture and finely structured tannins. Refreshing acidity enhances the vibrant red fruit flavours, leading to a clean, savoury and persistent finish. Lingering impressions of red cherries, dried herbs and subtle spice provide an elegant and satisfying conclusion.

🍇 Overall Style

A stylish and expressive Australian Sangiovese showcasing the suitability of this classic Italian grape variety to Victoria’s King Valley. Combining vibrant red berry flavours, attractive savoury complexity and refreshing acidity, this is a beautifully balanced red wine offering elegance, versatility and excellent drinking appeal. A wonderful example of the Italian varietal character for which the King Valley is renowned.

🍽️ Food Pairing

An excellent accompaniment to traditional Italian cuisine, particularly wood-fired pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, lasagne and slow-cooked beef ragù. Also pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, roast pork, antipasto, chargrilled vegetables and mature cheeses. A wonderfully versatile red wine ideally suited to relaxed dining and entertaining.

🥂 BBD Verdict

A delightful and beautifully crafted Sangiovese from Chrismont’s highly regarded La Zona range. The 2024 vintage delivers vibrant cherry and raspberry flavours, attractive savoury spice and beautifully balanced acidity. Elegant, approachable and wonderfully food-friendly, this is an excellent choice for lovers of Italian-inspired Australian red wines. A stylish King Valley Sangiovese offering genuine character, excellent versatility and outstanding everyday drinking pleasure.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷