Saturnus Riserva Nebbiolo 2020 (Longview)

Cellar for up to 9 years. No need to decant before serving. Run żeby brothers Mark and Peter Saturno, Longview occupies a stunning setting on gentle rolling hills close to the Mt Lofty Ranges a short hop from the city of Adelaide. Formerly a dairy farm, the family-run winery now focuses on producing excellent Australian wines from Italian varieties which thrive on the valley slopes. Reds are planted on the north-facing slopes with whites dominating the cooler south-facing slopes to preserve freshness and aromatics. This vibrant Nebbiolo is reminiscent of the great Barolo and Barbaresco wines of Italy with a unique Australian twist. The grapes are harvested at optimum maturity before undergoing a lengthy maceration and fermentation in 6-7 year old French puncheon barrels. The brothers then bottle their wines without fining or filtering to maximise purity and authenticity of the varietal character. The result is an intense, spicy red with vibrant red cherry, plum, rose petal and baked earth notes which linger long on the tongue. The first sip reveals a generous full body, classic firm Nebbiolo tannins and a well-built structure which will help the wine age beautifully in the cellar. Try pairing this energetic red either with typical Italian dishes like wild boar pappardelle or Australian classics like smoky barbecued meats.