Altero 2018 Sangiovese from Fleurieu Peninsula
Tasted: 19 February 2021
In the glass it’s a plum red shade. Red fruits, herbs and leather/tobacco notes rise up from the glass. While in the mouth it’s bright acidity worked really well with the tomato based dish. It’s fruit forward, juicy, smooth and über drinkable.
This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
Tasted: 12 March 2019
I love spaghetti bolognese night, especially when Mr. Spittoon cooks 😉
It also means a night for red wine in stemless glasses, as we like to pretend we’re in Italy. If only!!
After receiving this sample of Altero 2018 Sangiovese from Fleurieu Peninsula (SA) recently, I knew it was was destined for Spag Bol night. Thank you Cellarmasters!
If you didn’t see my recent post about Altero, it’s a new range from winemaker Mike Farmilo. As he describes on the back label:
An explorative collection of wines created from alternative grape varietals. Built to challenge your palate, these wines are packed with soul and complexities like no other”.
Here’s what Mr. Spittoon and I thought:
It’s a pretty ruby red shade in the glass. On the nose, it’s a cherry bomb, full of fresh vibrant fruit. In the mouth, those juicy cherries follow through from the nose and are laced with a hint of spice, tea leaves and a lick of strawberry. A delicious match with our good old spag bol.
And only $15 by the bottle in a case!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
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