2021 Coriole Sangiovese
McLaren Vale, SA
Australia's original Sangiovese and still one of the best. This is a great release of this landmark Australian wine.
$28.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
The visionary team at Coriole in Mclaren Vale have been pioneers of Italian varietals since 1985, making them one of the godfathers of Mediterranean wines in this country.
Aside from producing one of the most collectable Shiraz in the country, the Lloyd Reserve, Coriole has made it their mission to exemplify just how conducive “the Vale” is to Italian varieties. Their Sangiovese is widely regarded by many as a benchmark wine by both 'Sangio' connoisseurs and beginners alike.
More than 30 consecutive vintages of this wine is a remarkable achievement and something the Lloyd family can be extremely proud of. And it looks in great form too. This is the perfect place to start if you are looking to explore Italian varieties.
Complex, affordable and outrageously delicious!
About Coriole
Coriole is a McLaren Vale institution.
It's a winery with two sides. On one hand, they craft classic regional versions of Shiraz and Cabernet which are exemplary. On the other, they have been a trailblazer for emerging varieties (Italian varieties, in particular) in Australia.
Owner and winemaker, Mark Lloyd was one of the first in the country to experiment with Sangiovese and Fiano and has been hugely influential in bringing these varieties into the Australian wine zeitgeist.
Today, Mark's son Duncan has taken over the winemaking duties and the experimentation with emerging varieties continues. Nero d'Avola, Negroamaro, Piquepoul have come into the fold.
Coriole never stands still. They are trailblazers that have had a huge impact on the changing face of modern Australian wine.
McLaren Vale, SA
From The Producer
The nose is bright and pronounced showing an alluring mix of red cherry and floral rose, along with sweet thyme flower lift. The palate is medium bodied with great depth of flavour showing more cherry, raspberry and mixed spice. Fine but firm tannin give the palate great persistence and drive.
Blend : Sangiovese (100%)
ABV : 14.3%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2026
Bottle Size : 750ml
McLaren Vale, SA
Critic Reviews
Top 100 Wines of 2022 - "Coriole’s plantings of sangiovese date back to 1985. This is a three-dimensional wine, the bouquet and palate both attesting to its varietal roots, and taking the opportunity offered by the great vintage, the herbal nuances on the finish adding charisma to the equation" - James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)
"A top vintage for this wine, I reckon. Juicy cherry, dried herbs and flowers, a little vanilla and cedar oak. It’s medium-bodied, bright and pops with cherry and raspberry, an earthy and dried herb savouriness, cranberry freshness to acidity, a little chew to firm chalky tannin, and a long and satisfying finish. It’ll really hit its straps in a year or two." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
"Deep red-purple colour; youthful but layered bouquet of wood oil, smoky berries, cranberry uppermost; a hint of wood-smoke. There is good intensity and vivacity on palate with energising acidity that adds extra firmness to the tannins. Well structured as a food wine. An honest, dinky-di sangiovese." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)
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