TASTING NOTES FOR XO Nebbiolo South Australia 2019

🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with a translucent core. Lighter in colour, true to the Nebbiolo style, with youthful vibrancy.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic and lifted. Rose petals, violets and red currant lead, with subtle dried fruit notes adding intrigue.
There’s a delicate savoury edge underneath, giving complexity beyond its brightness.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied yet deceptively structured.
Fresh red cherry, cranberry and currant flow through the palate, supported by fine acidity and classic Nebbiolo grip.
There’s an interplay of lightness and power—elegant fruit layered over firm structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine, chalky tannins provide structure and length.
The finish is savoury and persistent, with lingering red fruits, floral lift and subtle spice.
Still youthful, with the potential to soften and evolve over time.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Australian Nebbiolo—perfumed, structured and finely balanced.
Combines lightness of body with classic Nebbiolo tannin and aromatics, delivering both drinkability and ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with charcuterie, mushroom dishes, truffle pasta, duck or slow-cooked meats. Also excellent with hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully perfumed and elegant Nebbiolo that punches above its weight.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want something a little different—refined, savoury and seriously food-friendly.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷