2024 Delinquente Roko Il Vagabondo Montepulciano

A flavourful Montepulciano from a fun and funky producer.
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Montepulciano is a grape commonly associated with the Italian region of Abruzzo, not to be mistaken for the wine known as 'Vino Nobile di Montepulciano', which is actually made from Sangiovese around the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany.

Montepulciano the grape is known for being dark and rich and for pairing well with food (like most Italian varieties). The Delinquente Roko il Vagabondo Montepulciano is a fresh and lively version with a vibrant purple colour, flavours of fresh berries and spice, and stimulating acidity, thanks to two different parcels (one picked early, one with a bit more ripeness).

Enjoy it on its own or with any kind of Italian food. Tremendous value.

92 points
"There's lots to like here. This release is especially bright, brimming with red fruit and floral lift. Cranberry, redcurrant, ripe raspberry with some musk stick influence and toasted cinnamon and clove. Frighteningly easy to drink, it's good juice for generous pours."
- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 points - "From two different blocks on the vineyard of the Bassham family, pioneers of the variety in the Riverland. There's lots to like here. This release is especially bright, brimming with red fruit and floral lift. Cranberry, redcurrant, ripe raspberry with some musk stick influence and toasted cinnamon and clove. Frighteningly easy to drink, it's good juice for generous pours." - Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    2023 Delinquente Roko Il Vagabondo Montepulciano
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Cool label, interesting taste

    Tasty drop - something different that’s for sure - very rich tho

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Smells like the combination of dark, brambly fruit and a giant tomahawk steak sizzling over charcoal… but with a violet floral, out in the meadow freshness to it. Crazy nice to smell. On the palate, soft dark fruit and chewy, drying tannin makes you yearn for red sauce – margarita pizza or pasta amatriciana.

The Montepulciano was harvested from two different patches on the Bassham Family Organic vineyard, on separate days about a week apart. Each pick was fermented separately and blended together just prior to bottling. The earlier pick carried a lovely tart acidity and green energy, usually associated with whole bunch fermented wines, while the later pick gives palate weight and the deeper fruit character for drinkability – the final blend bringing both parcels together in a really awesome way.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Montepulciano
Country Australia
Region Riverland
Australian State SA
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Low Preservative
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 92
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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Delinquente

Con-Greg Grigoriou makes interesting yet smashable wines from some unique fruit growing in the Riverlands.

Organically farmed in one of Australia's 'engine room' regions, these warm-climate alternative varieties offer a much more sustainable long-term proposition for our hotter, drier regions. Greg is right at the front of the pack of Australian producers championing these varieties.

His wines are all about fun times and chilled vibes. Bright, energetic and full of personality, these wines offer a great entry point for people looking to explore emerging varieties at a great price.

Con-Greg Grigoriou in the Riverland Discover Delinquente

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