As has been discussed on these pages previously, Australia’s warm inland regions (Riverland and Riverina) would appear to have a sound future with Italian varieties. The likes of Aglianico, Nero d’Avola and Montepulciano seem to make sense in dry, warm regions, conditions that are not unlike those of their native Italy.
Calabria’s Private Bin Montepulciano is further proof of the ability of the Riverina to produce varietally sound, highly drinkable, food friendly wines that deliver a lot more interest than generic branded Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Keeping with the variety, the wine is deeply coloured and full flavoured. It boasted a richly flavoured palate of blue and black fruits underpinned by fine tannins. There’s plenty in the glass here for a sub-$20 wine and quality-wise, it more than holds its own.
2013 CALABRIA PRIVATE BIN MONTEPULCIANO
Producer: Calabria
Variety: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2013
Region: Riverina, New South Wales
Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $18.00
Date tasted: 17 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Lifted nose of cherry and blackberry compote. Medium bodied, upfront sweet fruit moving to savoury on the mid-palate. Plum-skin, blackberry and blueberry. Fine tannins sit in the background. Good length. Excellent value.
Score: 16/20
Calabria’s Private Bin Montepulciano is further proof of the ability of the Riverina to produce varietally sound, highly drinkable, food friendly wines that deliver a lot more interest than generic branded Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Keeping with the variety, the wine is deeply coloured and full flavoured. It boasted a richly flavoured palate of blue and black fruits underpinned by fine tannins. There’s plenty in the glass here for a sub-$20 wine and quality-wise, it more than holds its own.
2013 CALABRIA PRIVATE BIN MONTEPULCIANOProducer: Calabria
Variety: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2013
Region: Riverina, New South Wales
Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $18.00
Date tasted: 17 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Lifted nose of cherry and blackberry compote. Medium bodied, upfront sweet fruit moving to savoury on the mid-palate. Plum-skin, blackberry and blueberry. Fine tannins sit in the background. Good length. Excellent value.
Score: 16/20
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