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Colab & Bloom Sangiovese 2019
Grape Type Pronunciation: "san-gee-oh-vay-zee"
Primary flavours
Cherry
Fig
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato
Leather
Roasted Tomato
Savoury
Smoky
Details
A supple, layered wine, this is filled with the bright red fruits that Sangiovese is best known for. This youthful wine is perfumed and zippy; filled with rich fruit but with plenty of tangy acidity. There are graceful aromas of rich red fruits like plum and some fig, then dried flowers lead onto a palate of red plums, sour cherries and liquorice. The crunchy acidity keeps things balanced.

There's a clue in the name - this is a collaboration between a few good mates, based in the McLaren Vale and with vineyards across South Australia. Grown from humble roots, but with a clear mission; to create expressive and drinkable wines. Long term friends and colleagues, Norm Doole, Mike Farmilo and Nick Whiteway had always dreamed of making wine together. Norm has been growing grapes and making wine in McLaren Vale and at his home vineyard in the Adelaide Hills for over 30 years. Mike Farmilo is one of Australia’s most highly awarded winemakers; having made wines that have won the Jimmy Watson Award for Best Red Wine in Australia, twice! Nick has over 20 years experience in the industry; including vintages in the Napa Valley, USA and the Douro in Portugal. This melting pot of knowledge and cumulative experience are at the heart of the business. Their wines are constantly evolving, yet always remaining true to their purpose - that is, to be enjoyed and boast the unique qualities of their region, vineyard and variety. Great stuff.
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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 full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Fleurieu Peninsula
country
Australia
Grape type
Sangiovese
Wine Maker
Colab & Bloom
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
5-10 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
This beautiful Sangovese from Colab & Bloom shows, without a shadow of a doubt, just how well this classic Tuscan grape grows in the terroir of McLaren Vale. With its bright berry flavours and herbal flourishes, it’s the perfect pairing for pizza - especially pepperoni or prosciutto pizza - charcuterie plates and strong cheeses, and tapas dishes, too. We also really love this wine with classic Italian pasta dishes, including lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, and all’arabbiata.
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Food
Pizza
Italian
Antipasto
Tastes
Salty
Moods
Always A Winner
Seasons
Autumn
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Wine region
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia
The Fleurieu Peninsula wine region is located in South Australia. The region is known for its relatively cool climate wines (compared to other parts of South Australia), Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay do particularly well in these parts. The area has a long history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted in the 1850s. Today, the region is home to a number of small, family-owned wineries that produce high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques. The cool climate and mineral-rich soils of the region give the wines their distinctive character and flavour. Perhaps the most famous of all of the Fleurieu Peninsula's sub-regions is McLaren Vale in the northwest, home to some of the finest red wines in Australia.
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