Chardonnay 2011
Light in colour, the aromatics show white, fleshy peach, tropical notes, cantaloupe, pineapple and figs. There are nuances of subtle oak. The palate is soft and fleshy with a zingy acidity. Flavours of Nashi pear and peach follow on to the palate which has a nice, lingering finish.

Riesling 2011
The freshness and clarity here is impressive, with plenty of fragrance on offer. An array of bright, citrus fruit aromas move through white stone fruits and even into exotic tropical territory with sweet florals in the background. The palate's focused yet smoothly textured with ripe peach and citrus flavours, finishing with conviction.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Here you'll smell wild mountain grasses, fresh-cut herbs, fresh tropical fruits and sweet, musky perfume. The palate has tangy, crisp appeal with green apple flavours, a little Tahitian lime citrus tang and a zesty, crisp finish.

Merlot 2011
The sensitivity of merlot to site and climate is much underrated in Australia and we reckon we’ve got a good spot - this shows in both ripeness and elegance. The nose has mulberry, plum fruits and anise. Flavours run the same thread, wrapped in smooth, soft tannin from gentle oak handling and finishing with approachable juicy crunch.

Shiraz 2010
Striking deep purple colour, this looks vibrant and fresh in the glass. Aromas of sweetly spiced blood plum and summer berries, with hints of chocolate and cedary, earthy complexity. The palate's brightly structured with attractive rich, ripe flavours of plum and blackberry, fresh red fruits through to the finish with fine, sweeping tannins to close.

Pinot Grigio 2012
This is one of our favourite wines. It's the colour of pale straw in the glass and the nose offers up an abundance of wildflowers, quince and ripe, yellow pear; really vibrant and enticing. The palate's quite crisp, tangy and taut, showing Nashi pear and quince flavour with a drizzle of lime. It has bright acid crunch right the way through.

Whitefields Pinot Grigio 2011
This sits in contrast to the regular (tall bottle) Pinot Grigio in that it is vastly more savoury and complex. Aromas of green almond, dried wild flowers and pears on the nose give way to a palate that has layers of texture and flavour. There's plenty of varietal pear and a little almond too; twisting savoury and gently chalky to close.

White Roman 2011
White Roman is a blend of Trebbiano, Prosecco, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Each parcel of fruit is fermented separately then blended prior to bottling. This wine is made in the Orvieto style, it is fresh, dry and medium bodied. Lifted aromatics include honey dew melon, citrus, tropical fruits and hints of spicy oak. There are layers of texture, zesty freshness and lingering, gentle acidity. Serve alongside antipasto, seafood or fresh Asian flavours.

Prosecco 2012
Initial aromas include yeasty and melon notes, as the wine opens up in the glass the nose has smacks of citrus blossom, fresh lime, Wisteria flower, Nashi pear and green apples. Refreshingly fizzy with gentle, lemony acidity. The wine has a lovely length and balance.

Arneis 2012
Bright green-tinged yellow in the glass, this shows plenty of mountain fresh fragrance with fresh-cut yellow pear fruits, some quince, sweet white floral perfume and the merest hints of citrus and fresh almond. The palate's crisp, dry and fresh, really bracing yet gentle, with pear and apple flavour sitting bright and crunchy from start to mouth-watering finish.

Picolit 2012 (375ml bottle)
Picolit is a rare Italian dessert wine. Intense aromatics of spiced pears and poached quinces sit alongside orange blossom and fleshy, ripe stone fruits. The palate is sweet, silky and seamless. The wine has refreshing acidity and lovely persistence on the palate.

Verduzzo 2011
This is a richer and more textural white Italian varietal that shows an enticing nose with gently spiced baked apples and peaches, hints of mango and fresh-baked apricot pie. The palate texture is seductively smooth and even, showing luscious fleshy stone fruits and tropical nuances, it starts rich and then finishes lively and fresh.

Verduzzo Dolce 2008
This sweet version of Verduzzo is a playful white that offers up straight-forward ripe tropical fruits, some peach here too, really quite luscious on the palate, easy and refreshing off-dry white. Great for fruit-based light summer desserts and rich Thai curries.

Brachetto 2012
Brachetto is our pink Moscato. Lightly sparkling and pale pink in the glass, it has a wealth of floral aromas as well as fresh-sliced strawberry and apple blossom. Brachetto is refreshing, smooth and gentle on the palate. Try it with a little fresh mint, a slither of ginger and a wedge of lime over ice – effortlessly refreshing.

Rosetta 2012 (Sangiovese Rosé)
This vibrant pale red rosé is made with Sangiovese and works brilliantly. The varietal red fruits are just the thing you're after when rosé is on the table - plenty of cherry fruits, raspberries and strawberries, some musky florals lift off the top. The palate's all about crisp, dry refreshment, it’s an ideal wine for seafood with great balance and lingering red cherry stone freshness.

Sangiovese 2010
This is all about showing the robust yet approachable side of Sangiovese, it's made for drinking day or night. The nose has a smoky streak with red and dark cherries, bracken and woody spices, some fresh, earthy complexity too. The palate is classic Sangiovese in that it bursts to life with vibrant, crunchy cherry flavour and delivers just enough savoury tannin to get the appetite firing.

Rubacouri Sangiovese 2005
The 2005 Rubacuori Sangiovese has a profound sense of depth and concentration. On the nose you will see dark plums and cherries, earth and cedary oak, some liquorice and cassia bark. The palate is majestic for the depth and grain of tannins, they are a real feature, carrying ripe, dark cherry and plum flavours, some creamed, baking spices too. Very even, long and poised.

Sangiovese Shiraz 2010
A medium weight wine that really sums up the Pizzini story of Italian heritage and Australian terroir. It has bright, brambly red fruits - cherries and wild raspberries - fragrant and attractive. The palate's musky, with bright strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours, a hint of chocolate, underpinned with vibrant, lithe and crunchy tannin.

Nebbiolo 2009
Classically pale in the glass, Nebbiolo is a deceptive and beautiful wine. The nose is all allure and seduction with classic deep rose petal perfume, plenty of anise-scented spice and bright red fruits. The palate's deep, juicy and mouth-filling red cherry and plum flavours run on sturdy tannins, laced with liquorice and finishing bright. Drinking very well now, it will develop more savoury complexity for a couple of years yet.

Coronamento Nebbiolo 2005
Red liquorice, red plums, exotic spice, saffron and hints of leather, earth and toasted hazelnuts are all here. The palate has impressive power and grace, it is really deep and even-handed with a wealth of ripe red cherry fruit flavours, and supple, yet commanding tannins which are very long, even and juicy.

Per Gli Angoli 2006 (375ML bottle)
This amber nectar is a real treat and a rarity. It is made in a Vin Santo style. It smells of chocolate, burnt toffee, honey and grilled nuts; very savoury alluring rancio notes here. The palate echoes the aromatics showing concentrated flavours of caramel and spice forming a smooth, luscious texture and a very, long, slow-burning finish. Christmas pudding in a glass!

Il Barone 2008
The 2008 Il Barone is defined by the incredible array of ripe fruit if offers a 4-way blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo has covered light, bright wild red berries, cherries both light and dark, plums, cassis and blackberry. The palate delivers a core of supple, ripe and juicy berry fruit flavour, delivered on assertive, juicy tannins that ride even through to a tangy, upbeat finish.

 

For more information about Italian wines
http://www.italianmade.com/library/PDFs/TheWinesOfItaly-book.pdf