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Aptitude Wines 'Macclesfield' Nebbiolo 2024
Grape Type Pronunciation: "nebb-ee-oh-low"
Primary flavours
Black Cherry
Red Cherry
Anise
Black Olive
Details
Hello tang town! This earthy, ferrous red comes from grapes grown on the famous Longview Vineyard, with Greg Clack crafting an absolute A-grade Nebbiolo. Savoury, earthy, drying and yet fragrant, it's a beautiful wine of real detail.

Aptitude Wines is the new label of Greg Clack, the Chain of Ponds winemaker who has his fingers in all sorts of pies all over the Adelaide Hills. In particular, Greg loves the diversity the Hills offers, with sites that can make full-bodied reds and other spots that can make ultra-cool, refined fresh white wines. This Aptitude label is founded on 'the principle of precision and restraint', which basically translates into a lineup of wines that lean towards refinement and delicacy - and gee, they're impressive drinks. What's even more entertaining is the diversity: Greg has focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which are usual for the Hills, but also on Nebbiolo and a range of Italian varieties. His philosophy is a respect for classic European traditions, adapted thoughtfully to Australian conditions. To get into the winemaking nitty-gritty, it translates to wild-yeast fermentation, restrained oak, and a big focus on celebrating different vineyard expressions (and the joy of the Adelaide Hills).
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Nebbiolo
Wine Maker
Aptitude Wines
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
Nebbiolo like this is such a Houdini wine - all that tannic power and the serious earthy edge make you think it's a bold wine. But don't be fooled - it's actually a bright and refined red that is secretly pretty (and works with a whole smorgasbord of foods). You could go with a traditional slow-cooked ragu, a truffle-heavy Piemontese stew, mushroom risotto, tomato and beans, or even a braised duck leg. That cherry fruit and life-affirming tannins will work with braised dishes and cheesy richness.
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Food
Duck
Pasta
Slow Cooked Pork
Stewed Meat
Tastes
Bitter
Crisp
Earthy
Moods
Adventurous
Contemplative
Seasons
Autumn
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Adelaide Hills, Australia
The Adelaide Hills wine region, located in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia is characterised by its high altitude, cool climate, and diverse soils, which all contribute to the unique terroir that produces elegant, complex, and expressive wines. The region's altitude ranges from 400 to 700 meters above sea level, creating a cooler climate than other wine regions in South Australia. The cool temperatures slow down the ripening process of the grapes, resulting in wines with high acidity, delicate aromatics, and elegant flavours. Top sub-regions are Lenswood, Piccadilly Valley, and Basket Range, each with unique microclimates and diverse soil types that produce singular wine styles, the highlights are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and a whole lot more!
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