2024 Unico Zelo Truffle Hound Nebbiolo Barbera

The Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley team up for this version of a classic Piedmontese red blend. Crazy value and always a UZ fan favourite.
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Crafted from Nebbiolo and Barbera grown on Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills vineyards, this is Unico Zelo’s take on an approachable, aromatic red blend, designed for pure drinking pleasure.  Paying tribute to its Northern Italian inspirations, it’s a fresh, modern Aussie red with a playful edge.

Affectionately dubbed "Truffle Hound," the winemaking approach focuses on retaining the blend’s signature herbal aromatics and meaty, umami undertones. The fruit is picked early to preserve its lively energy, then carefully vinified to highlight amaro-like notes of liquorice, smoky cardamom spice, and earthy savouriness. A juicy mid-palate provides texture and drive, while a bright finish ties it all together seamlessly.

With just 11.5% ABV, this red is built for versatility at the table, but it truly shines as the ultimate pizza wine. Whether you’re tucking into a truffle mushroom pie or your favourite Margherita, it’s a match made in foodie heaven.

Truffle Hound encapsulates everything Unico Zelo stands for—joyful, food-friendly wines that celebrate Australia’s evolving wine culture and its connection to the land. Perfectly enjoyable now, no cellaring required.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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8 reviews
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    James S.
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    2 months ago
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    2022 Unico Zelo Truffle Hound Nebbiolo Barbera
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    No nonsense, good old fashioned fun.

    Cracking drop, pairs exceptionally well with heartier food. Has been a go to for us through the tail end of winter, and can see it sticking through spring and into summer, as it also takes to the fridge really well.👌

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    Gary S.
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    2 years ago
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    2022 Unico Zelo Truffle Hound Nebbiolo Barbera
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Release the hound

    My favourite of the Unico Zelo reds which are 'up there' on the fruity scale. This one is more balanced, giving savouriness and spicy herbs a chance to shine. Definitely more food-friendly. An interesting blend of Italian varieties barbera, sangiovese and nebbiolo with a dash of French merlot. It's good value. If you have been searching for a quality sangiovese at a reasonable price, this is an excellent alternative.

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    Dale M.
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    2022 Unico Zelo Truffle Hound Nebbiolo Barbera
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    All day, every day

    The Carters have crafted a real winner with their Truffle Hound. It’s a great pairing for any hearty dish and just as easy to drink on its own. A real winner.

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Geek Deets:
Variety: Nebbiolo x Barbera
Region: Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills
Soil Type: Shale on Blue Slate
Vintage: 2024
Alcohol: 11.5% ABV
Volume: 750ml
Traditional Owners: Ngadjuri & Peramangk Country

Winemaker's Notes:

Affectionately known as ‘Truffle Hound’ - is our early-released, approachable and jovial expression of Barbera & Nebbiolo - we aim to retain the higher aromatics, herbal savouriness for its amaro-like refreshment.

For those that favour meaty, gaminess over bright plum fruit. An exploration for umami-like refreshment. It presents with smoky, amaro-like liquorice and cardamom spice. Given drive by a lively and juicy palate-weight and pucker with a bright yet savoury finish.


The Undefeated Champion of Pizza Wine.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Nebbiolo
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Women in Wine
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Cork

Unico Zelo

Unico Zelo is the project of winemaking couple Brendan and Laura Carter. In their words, their aim is to create “Italian-inspired, textural and site-expressive wines” and “Australian examples of Mediterranean varieties in an approachable and jovial fashion.”

Since bursting onto the scene in 2014 with their eye-catching, outrageously good value alternative vino, the Carters have spread their wings and their range. They now make a large suite of wines, including single vineyard examples of Fiano, Nero d'Avola and Nebbiolo. They are one of the most dynamic winemaking duos in the Adelaide Hills.

Winemaker Laura Carter doing what she does best. Discover Unico Zelo

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