Calabria Family 'Richland' Sparkling NV
Primary flavours
Apple
Lemon
White Grapefruit
Chalk
Salt
Details
Sometimes you just need a light and breezy sparkling for an afternoon in the park or a little aperitivo before dinner. Nothing heavy or too complex - just a classic Australian sparkling that is fresh and dry.
Australia has been making sparkling wine since the late 1800s, and some of the first bottles to be produced were actually sparkling red, a style that has stuck with us until today! In the mid 50s the production of the sparkling wines we know today really took off, and the market for it increased – in other words, people got to drinking! The style has been refined over the decades, and now Australia makes world-class sparkling wines, traditionally based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The style is dry, with flavours of baked bread and green apple, with really lovely, juicy acidity. Great stuff.
Australia has been making sparkling wine since the late 1800s, and some of the first bottles to be produced were actually sparkling red, a style that has stuck with us until today! In the mid 50s the production of the sparkling wines we know today really took off, and the market for it increased – in other words, people got to drinking! The style has been refined over the decades, and now Australia makes world-class sparkling wines, traditionally based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The style is dry, with flavours of baked bread and green apple, with really lovely, juicy acidity. Great stuff.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
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 high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverina
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling (Australian)
Wine Maker
Calabria Family
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Maturation on Lees
State
NSW
Pairing guide
This light and bright sparkling wine is easy on the palate and flexible at the dining table. Match it up with a wide selection of dishes for a surefire win - think antipasto, oysters, fish crudo, charcuterie and the like before a meal, or just as easily with kingfish or snapper, sushi, octopus or scallops. Not a fish lover? No stress - it works really well with fresh salads and rice bowls as well!
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Food
Lobster
Sushi
Sashimi
Oysters
Antipasto
Raw Fish
Tastes
Crisp
Light
Moods
Excited
Celebratory
Seasons
Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Riverina, Australia
The Riverina wine region is one of the three that is the backbone of the Australian wine industry, alongside the Riverland and Murray Darling. The region has a hot and dry climate with long summers and cool winters, making it ideal for growing grapes. The home of Riverina is Griffith where there is a wide range of wines produced from classic Shiraz and Chardonnay to one of the most recognised wines in Australia, the De Bortoli Noble One.
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