2024 Pizzini Pietra Rossa Sangiovese

95 pts
A benchmark Australian Sangiovese that channels the iron-rich soils of the King Valley into a vibrant, wonderfully savoury and highly drinkable package.

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Description

The Pizzini family have been flying the flag for Italian varieties in Victoria’s King Valley for decades, and Sangiovese is right at the heart of what they do. Pietra Rossa is their classic expression – bright, savoury and just so easy to like.

The fruit comes from their home vineyards, where the mix of warm days and cool nights helps deliver that balance of ripe red fruit and crunchy, food-friendly acidity. It’s made to be approachable from day one, with a nod to the rustic charm of Tuscany but a freshness and drinkability that feels very King Valley.

2023 was a strong vintage here, giving wines with plenty of fruit depth while still keeping that signature lift and energy. The result is a Sangiovese that works as well with pizza and pasta as it does as a refreshing red on its own.  Terrific value.

95 points
"A benchmark Aussie sangiovese... Ripper wine at a ripper price."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "A benchmark Aussie sangiovese. Vibrant in colour and striking in its sunny, bright red cherry and wild raspberry fruits and savoury earthiness. The palate is juicy, fresh and framed in supple tannins, with a supporting cast of dusty cocoa, sour cherry, woody spice and herbs. Ripper wine at a ripper price." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

WINEMAKING
Selected from our three best sites, our signature Pietra Rossa Sangiovese—named for the red soil in which it’s grown—displays a rich and complex balance of herbs, plums and spices. Enjoy today or cellar up to 15 years. A Sangiovese as rich and textural as this, deserves a feast to match. Consider Bistecca Florentina—Chianina Beef, grilled over redhot coals and brushed with olive oil, rosemary and sage.

MATURATION
Oak: 100% Gamba, 25% Nevers, 15% Fontainebleau, 30% Allier, 30% Trancais
Oak age: 20% new oak
Oak toasting: 100% medium
Fining agent: Light egg white
Filtration: Cross flow

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Sangiovese
Country Australia
Region King Valley
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 95
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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