2024 Fervor Nonno Lou Sangiovese

95 pts
Excellent value Sangiovese made in a traditional style.

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This is a wine with a lot of heart. Made by father-son duo Mike and Callum Garland, the "Nonno Lou" is a tribute to Callum's grandfather, Luciano, who passed away a couple of years ago. Luciano was a proud native of Lucca, Tuscany, and a massive fan of generous Italian reds.

While the grapes aren't from his Tuscan homeland, this exciting Sangiovese is built exactly in the style he loved - a true, Aussie-made Chianti-ish red. The Garland boys have focused entirely on freshness here, letting the natural flavours of the fruit do the heavy lifting.

You get a core of fresh black fruit wrapped up in a leafy, herbaceous savouriness. It's smooth, slippery and an absolutely killer food wine. If you love medium-weight Italian reds, this is pretty serious value from a team that knows exactly what they are doing.

95 points
"Crikey! This has some mettle... There's a very effortless, bright feel to this wine overall, a huge sense of drinkability and a hands-off but considered approach to winemaking. Just so. And utterly delicious. It could take a light chill, too. Proper."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "Crikey! This has some mettle. Bright yet pale garnet colour. It does freshness, crisp edges, juicy red fruit, woody spices, sooty savoury elements, grippy tannin and all of that bundled up in an energetic and refreshing frame. There's a very effortless, bright feel to this wine overall, a huge sense of drinkability and a hands-off but considered approach to winemaking. Just so. And utterly delicious. It could take a light chill, too. Proper." - Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

Nonno Lou is named after Callum's grandfather who unfortunately passed away in October of 2023 2 months before this wine was bottled. This was the first of these namesake wines that unfortunately Nonno Luciano was not able to savour and enjoy. But I can say with my heart that he would have loved it. This wine honours his Tuscan background (from Lucca). Or though it is not made with grapes originating from Tuscany it is in a style that Lou loved a beautiful drink. The words on the back "My Nonno Luciano - My Super Tuscan". A lover of big and beautiful Italian Reds, he loved his family, he loved fiercely and he was always there with a wink and a smile ready.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Sangiovese
Country Australia
Region Great Southern
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 95
Alcohol 14.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

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