2023 Coriole Sangiovese

Australia's original Sangiovese and still one of the best. This is a great release of this landmark Australian wine.
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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!

"This is a civilised sangiovese, its tannins supple, the fruit flavours delicious."
- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

Coriole's fruit is sourced from some of the oldest producing sangiovese vines in Australia.

So well suited to the McLaren Vale region, and over 40 years of experimenting with sites, clones and rootstocks has led to this sangiovese being an Australian benchmark.

Harvested from our 12 blocks across our four McLaren Vale vineyards it is interesting to see the site and clonal variations. The blending is done in the vineyard to create the optimum expression of McLaren Vale sangiovese.

93 points - "Mid to deep ruby and offers up expressive aromas of cherry liqueur, soy sauce and roasted meats with genuine power and complexity. Italian styling with a structural style, al dente tannins adding upfront impact." - Andrew Caillard MW (The Vintage Journal)

92 points - "Very honest, medium-bodied sangiovese. Rose petals, crunchy red fruit and a steely, wiry, herbal tannic framework that encourages the next glass. Prosaic in the best sense. A delicious everyday wine. Drink or hold." - Ned Goodwin MW (JamesSuckling.com)

93 points - "Ever reliable, and such good value with it. Cherry, red fruits, a smattering of dried herb and aniseed, new leather, also a little ferrous. It’s medium-bodied, crisp and lively, red fruits and almond, well-etched gently sandy tannin, good length and plenty of varietal character. Good now, likely better again with another year or two in bottle." - Gary Walsh, (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 9 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
9 reviews
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    david k.
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Great value Sangio!

    I'd give this a 3.5 star rating if able - it's a lovely rendition of McLaren Vale Sangiovese and great value!

  • LN
    Laura N.
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    2022 Coriole Sangiovese
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great value everyday drinking

    If you’re after a classic McLaren Vale dunk-your-head in flavour style, this is great. Full-bodied deliciousness.

  • MB
    Marie B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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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 his brother Peter as General Manager. The experimentation with emerging varieties continues under their guidance with Nero d'Avola, Negroamaro, and Piquepoul having come into the fold. Coriole never stands still. They are trailblazers who have had a huge impact on the changing face of modern Australian wine.

Winemaker Duncan Lloyd - McLaren Vale, SA Coriole

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