Other Reds

Abruzzo, Italy. Opaque ruby. Smoky black plum, earth and brown sugar on the nose, along with a hint of blackberry liqueur and mint. Sweet fruit, concentrated and yet refreshing, with an attractive note of dark berries and chocolate with lingering acidity. Finishes strong with pronounced tannins...

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy. A very drinkable and versatile Chianti, ideal to accompany antipasto, pasta dishes, risotto and pizza. Try it with char-grilled peppers and melanzane (eggplant), roast rabbit or chicken, or Scarmorza (fresh Tuscan cheese) grilled on an open fire...

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy. Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano is a supple fruity wine for earlier drinking, with a voluptuous, textured palate, enhanced by the addition of Merlot. The finish is dry and extremely satisfying...

 

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy.  Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a structured, long-lived wine, intensely perfumed with great richness of flavour and mouth-feel. The finish is long and fine...

Valencia, Spain. 100% Tempranillo from 30+ year old vines. Handpicked, fermented in stainless steel, partially aged in French oak. Medium dry and medium bodied. Cherries and spice...

Oporto and Douro Valley, Portugal.  Brilliant, intense red with vermillion reflections. Very intense with aromas of cherries and plums. With air notes of liquorice and spice evolve. Soft and voluminous initially, soon revealing a fresh, smooth, velvety texture, with flavours which echo the nose (red fruits, blackberries, citrus and white pepper). The palate is long, dry and deliciously savoury...

Heathcote, Victoria. Deep red. Rich young nose showing spice, smoky savoury characters with underlying plummy fruit. Savoury palate of medium weight with soft tannins...