2021 WINEMAKER’S CRAFT ‘SINGLE SUITCASE’ AGLIANICO
{ALLI-AHN-ICO}
TASTING NOTES
The bright garnet colour seductively leads to a super aromatic wine. Vibrant, smooth and medium bodied.
It has flavours of native plum and cacao with fine silky tannins.
REGION
Adelaide Hills, SA
WINEMAKER’S COMMENT
Aglianico is grown in the Southern regions of Italy, mostly in Basilicata and Campania. It is regarded as one of the three greatest Italian varieties along with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, often referred to as the Barolo of the South.
Aglianico is revered for producing refined and complex fine wines.
The Chalmers family nursery, based in Mildura, began importing Aglianico to Australia in 1998.
This grape has a great ability to retain acidity in warmer climates so expect to see more growers in Australia planting this variety.
This is the lighter wine in the Italian ‘Single Suitcase’ series and is perfect for a warm sunny day long lunch.
CELLAR
Short to medium term or exceptional to enjoy now!
PAIR
Tomato based dishes match well with the fresh acidity of this wine. Lean meats, richer seafood like salmon and vegetarian dishes.
Enjoy with Bruschetta al Pomodoro.
WINEMAKER’S CRAFT COLLECTION
The Australian wine community is well known for being experimental and innovative when it comes to growing and producing wine.
Saddler’s Creek Wines in the Hunter Valley echoes these sentiments which are how our Winemaker’s Craft wines evolved. This collection allows our Winemakers to be adventurous in winemaking styles and techniques, and curiously pursue emerging varietals that are conducive to our ever-changing environment.
In the pursuit of emerging varietals
Italian varietals grown in Australia are fast going from emerging/alternative to highly sought-after wines, thanks to innovative Winemakers and consumers’ eagerness to try and enjoy new wines.
‘SINGLE SUITCASE’ SERIES
Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Suitcase’ Collection salutes the many immigrants who arrived in Australia during the 1950’s with only a handful of dreams and a single suitcase to build a better life. Dreams in hand, these immigrants also bought their love of wine, family traditions and culture.
The new immigrants brought their love of table wine which significantly influenced our winemaking styles and with their viticulture knowledge, they planted their most beloved varieties and found Australia’s terroir akin to Italy’s. Thanks to this influence, Australia’s viticultural community is now one of the most innovative and experimental in the world.
Alessandro Laureti, beloved father to brothers, Frank and Serge produced wine in the Abruzzo region of Italy before immigrating with his wife Maria to Australia in 1955 and was one of the many ‘Single Suitcase’ immigrants.
We are proud to share with you our second release in the ‘Single Suitcase’ series, showcasing these beloved Italian varieties.
View the Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Suitcase’ Italian Series offers
Explore Italian Varietals in our guided tasting of our Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Suitcase’ Italian Series. Held in our Hunter Valley winery, your Explore Italian Varietals – Wine and Food Journey features seven wines and is matched with a set 2-course lunch plus a bonus ‘Dolce’ to finish.
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