Vasarelli Pallino Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec Grenache (6 Bottles) 2005
A woody, 'muscular' wine with a developed, leathery character to the nose, followed by a rich, complex, fruity palate. Winestate magazine, July/August 2008.
Region:
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Drink Until:
31/12/2015
Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Malbec/Grenache
Foods:
Oak:
French and American oak.
Colour:
Deep ruby red with purple hues.
Nose:
Lifted blackcurrant and plum with a touch of spice.
Palate:
Elegant yet complex wine with incredible depth and length that will continue to improve over the next 5 to 8 years, but is already showing blackcurrant and ripe plum with a touch of mocha, spice and savoury characters that will complement the simple meat dishes the Vasarelli's love to make when they have guests around.
Background:
When the Vasarellis arrived in Australia in the 1960s, they settled in McLaren Vale, which was perfect for growing high quality grapes and produce for them to continue making the wines and food they had enjoyed so much in their homeland. With them came their enjoyment in Bocce, an ancient and popular European bowls game whereby players throw the larger 'Bocce' balls towards the smaller 'Pallino' ball. This wine imitates Vicki's champion player qualities. Pat and Vicki have utilised their expert skills and infinite patience to grow the highest quality grapes for this wine. You could even say that they're as close to the Pallino as they can be with this winning wine!
Alcohol:
14.5%
Awards:
2 Silver, 5 Bronze, 3 1/2 Stars Winestate McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek Southern Fleurieu Tasting July/August 2008