The Nook Sangiovese

COLOUR Deep ruby. NOSE Plum, spice and cherry dominate the nose with hints of fresh berry fruits. PALATE Vibrant in colour, cherry and spice dominate the aromas. The palate has upfront, lively cherry flavours and a crisp finish. An easy drinking style for any occasion. FOOD MATCH Being a Chianti style wine, The Nook Sangiovese pairs well with any Italian foods, think tomato based like pizza with grilled vegetables or pasta with meat sauce, or even a mushroom risotto. WINEMAKER COMMENTS Sangiovese is a variety that has large clonal quality variation. Choosing the right clone, vine age and growing sites is critical to gaining full flavour rich cherry flavours typical of Chianti. Grown on vineyards in northeast Victoria this wine is a mix of two clones that were selected 25 years ago and are now in their prime. This wine displays the age, clonal selection and red soil site selection to give varietal characteristics.