2025 Coriole Sangiovese

91 pts
A proudly homegrown take on Sangiovese from one of the country’s pioneers of Italian varieties – honest, expressive and always reliable.

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"What great things Coriole have done for Australian wine with their championing of Italian grape varieties."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Coriole were well ahead of the curve when they planted Sangiovese in McLaren Vale back in 1985. Fast forward nearly 40 years and it’s clear they were onto something. With more than three decades of consecutive vintages under their belt, this is now one of the country’s most consistent and widely respected takes on the variety.

The Lloyd family have long believed that McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate was ideal for Italian grapes, and this wine proves the point. It’s medium-bodied, savoury and bright, with that classic Sangio acidity and gentle grip. No bells and whistles – just clean, honest winemaking and a deep understanding of the variety.

Whether you're already a fan of Italian reds or just starting to explore them, this is a no-brainer. Approachable, food-friendly and distinctly Australian in its confidence.

91 points
"It’s medium-bodied, quite bright in red fruits, fresh but balanced acidity ... Good to drink."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

91 points - "Despite the hot and dry vintage there seem to be quite a few lively wines coming out of McLaren Vale from 2025. Part of the ‘New Australian Collection’, and I think most of us value ‘New Australians’. I’m a New Australian. Cherry, raspberry, raw almond, a little spice and liquorice, and something just a little bit ferrous here too. It’s medium-bodied, quite bright in red fruits, fresh but balanced acidity, a light grainy grip to tannin, with a juicy finish that’s gently rolled in dried herb. Lively. Perhaps a little raw in delivery, but it tastes like Sangiovese. Good to drink." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

Sangiovese was pioneered in Australia by Coriole Vineyards with the first plantings in 1985. It provided a contrasting style to shiraz - the great tradition of McLaren Vale - and has proven to be ideally suited to the warm maritime climate of the region. The fruit is sourced from some of the oldest producing sangiovese vines in Australia.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Sangiovese
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 91
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
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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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