Riesling 2007 $15.50 / $186
A blend of Eden Valley and King Valley fruit, this Riesling is a beauty. The nose has lifted lemon and lime aromatics, the nose is elegant and fragrant. The palate is long and round finishing with fresh lingering acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc 2007 $16 / $192
Light straw in colour with tropical notes, gooseberry, honeydew melon and banana on the nose. It also shows asparagus and herbaceous undertones. The palate is fresh and lively with lovely mouth-feel and refreshing acidity.
Chardonnay 2006 $18 / $216
Vibrant golden straw with green reflections, the aromatics are of white peach, other fleshy stone fruits and hints of tropical fruits and sweet French oak. The palate is full and round with fresh acidity, balanced oak and tropical characters.
Merlot 2005 $18/ $216
Intense and powerful plum fragrances on the nose with hints of dusty Logan berry, black currant and cedar characters with nice spicy French oak. The palate is filled with plum and berry fruit flavours. It has a rich, round but firm tannin structure. This tightly structured wine has a fleshy middle palate and good length on the back palate which is both warm and inviting.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $20 / $240
Rich, deep red in colour. The nose initially shows cassis, dried herbs, and tomato leaf. As the wine opens up, spiced plums, stewed rhubarb, and prune notes develop. It has lush, upfront acidity on the palate preparing the senses for rich intense berry fruit flavours. The wine is finely textured, showing warmth, elegance, good structure and longevity.
Shiraz 2005 $20 / $240
Deep red brick in colour with a ruby hue. Initially the wine has nuances of red currents, plums, and blackberries. As the wine opens up there are layers of white pepper, leather, spice, earthy and savoury characters. The palate is juicy and vibrant with flavours of blood plum, red berries and spice. The wine then develops with dusty, briary and savoury notes. The tannins are soft and round with a savoury texture to the mid palate. The wine finishes with great length, warmth and savouriness.
Pinot Grigio 2008 $18.50 / $222
Fresh pears, quince, spice, Granny Smith apples and delicate floral notes on the nose. The palate is fresh and crunchy with nice textural tannins, mineral notes and balanced acidity. A typically Italian styled Pinot Grigio.
Arneis 2008 $20 / $240
Aromatics of fresh pears and kiwi fruit which develop to spice, floral, citrus and tropical notes. Pears and citrus follow through to the palate, which is rich, round and full with nice acidity, length and persistence.
Picolit 2008 $30 (375ml bottle)
This noble wine has citrus, spice, peach, nectarine and floral notes on the nose. The palate is sweet with limey crisp acidity. It is fresh with long, lingering flavours.
Verduzzo 2006 $20 / $240
Pale straw with green olive reflections. The nose and palate shows subtle oak, fresh citrus and floral notes. The wine is zesty and fresh with elegant round soft tannins providing good length, generosity and crisp acidity.
Rosetta 2007 $15.50 / $186
Named after the Pizzini family matriarch, this rose-pink King Valley wine proves that Sangiovese is an ideal grape variety for the style. It has a savoury nose combining red cherry-like fruit with earth and spice notes. It’s smooth and tasty with a trace of fruit sweetness running through it but the overall impression is savoury and appetising. 4 STARS Ralph Kyte-Powell Age Epicure November 2007
Merlot Sangiovese 2004 $29 / 348
Aromatics of red berry, leather and spice follow through to the palate where finely grained tannins enhance the rich and savoury flavours giving the wine lovely balance and lingering length. Enjoy our anniversary wine with braised meat dishes such as Osso Bucco or Coq au Vin. Drink now or cellar to 2014.
Sangiovese 2006 $25 / $300
The nose shows spice, leather, cinnamon, plum and earthy, funky characters. As the wine opens there are hints of youthful oak, red berries, blackberries, dark cherries, porcini mushrooms, and mocha coffee. The palate is rich and lush, it has long fine, thick chalky tannins that flow across the palate from start to finish.
Rubacouri Sangiovese 2006 $25 / $300
“…a fantastically rich wine full of nuances like chocolate-dipped prunes, a dash of dark spices and enticing blackberry and cream aromas. Its palate sings with bright fruit characters and lovely, light chalky textures that add a complex richness to the finish. It’s quite a treat for the style.”
Tony Love The Advertiser food & wine August 2007
“…you will not be disappointed if you give it time for the floral and earthy hints to begin to flow.” 91/100
Ken Gargett, Don’t Buy Wine Without Me 2008
Sangiovese Shiraz 2006 $15.50 / $186
Sweet spicy aromatics, luscious fruit flavour and gentle mouth-feel achieved by tank fermentation. The wine smacks of raspberries, plums and cherries; these flavours are bound together by approachable tannins that finish with soft natural acidity. A "drink now" vino!
Nebbiolo 2004 $45 / $540
Winner of three trophies at the Australian Alternative Wine show 2007:
BEST WINE OF SHOW
BEST ITALIAN VARIETAL
BEST RED WINE
Winner: Best Food Wine – Luxury – Pizzini Nebbiolo 2002
“Build up the fire, set the table, bring out the slow-cooked meats and pour this darling from a decanter. Stop me, I’m salivating. It tastes like a field of dried tobacco swaying in a breeze of sour nutty, blossomy cherries – I TOLD YOU to stop me! I just love the pants off it. Strong tannin, ethereal fruit, soy, eucalypt, leather – lots going on, and all of it’s good.”
94 points Campbell Mattinson The Red Album Top 101 Red Wines 2007
“... Their ’02 has typically low-colour density and savoury nose suggesting tar, leather and earth. It’s a complex, unconventional style, with fine texture yet grippy tannins and tangy acidity.”
4 stars Ralph Kyte-Powell Age Epicure August 2007
Rubacouri Sangiovese 2003 $110 / $660 (case of six)
“...a fantastically rich wine full of nuances like chocolate-dipped prunes, a dash of dark spices and enticing blackberry and cream aromas. Its palate sings with bright fruit characters and lovely, light chalky textures that add a complex richness to the finish. It’s quite a treat for the style.”
Tony Love The Advertiser food & wine August 2007
“...you will not be disappointed if you give it time for the floral and earthy hints to begin to flow.”
91/100 Ken Gargett, Don’t Buy Wine Without Me 2008
“A true Nebbiolo style, this has the haunting scent of rose petals and damp earth. It is elegant and balanced, with silky tannins and great depth of flavour. Serve it with braised oxtail.”
Sally Gudgeon Sunday Life The Sunday Age Magazine May 2008
“Another Pizzini wine that will do well in the cellar is the 2003 Nebbiolo. The 2003 vintage was difficult in north-east Victoria, and although there are minor signs of this (the tannins are probably a touch scratchy), the more dominant impression is one of a bloody good wine. It tastes of tar and orange peel and throws a gorgeously floral perfume. It’s also tangy and fresh – remarkable for a five year old wine, born of a hot year. The further I made my way through the bottle, the more impressed I was – always an excellent sign.”
Campbell Mattinson Gourmet Traveller Wine April/May 2008
Coronamento Nebbiolo 2003 $135 / $810
The second release of our reserve Nebbiolo. Coronamento is Italian for “achieving one’s dreams”. The nose is a complex combination of red berries, violets, earthy, chocolate, coffee, dusty oak, spice and dried herb notes. The palate is powerful yet restrained with finesse and elegance. The tannins are rich and velvety; the length is long and persistent. Age to 2013.
Barbera 2005 $36/ $432
Get yourselves a couple of bottles of this little beauty...you won’t regret it!
"An exemplary Barbera from one of Australia’s foremost Oz-Italian wineries. Rich, plummy, fruit-driven aroma; very good ripeness and depth of palate flavour with low-key background oak. Smooth but lively in the mouth. Pizzini’s Barbera is a beacon for the variety."
Huon Hooke Gourmet Traveller Wine Oct/Nov 2007
"...the Pizzini family have nailed it to the wall with this first release. The nose has all that it should; fruity attractive cherry, sweet spices, cassis-dash like berry fruits, almost pastille like concentration. The palate rolls in soft and easy, a lot of fruit, a little tannin, the right amount of acidity and a fresh, snappy finish."
Nick Stock The Adelaide Review July 2007
"With aromas of rose and petals, tar, plums and spice, this is another stunner from the King Valley. In the mouth, it has bright fruit flavours and a long, savoury finish."
Sally Gudgeon The Sunday Age Magazine September 2007
"After convincingly cracking the Sangiovese and Nebbiolo code, the Pizzini’s have turned their attention to Barbera. The result is extremely moreish – juicy, chocolaty, savoury – and tastes divine with slow-braised lamb."
Max Allen Wine The Weekend Australian Magazine August 2007
"Gloriously perfumed aromas of wild flowers and roses. Great depth of fleshy, briary fruit with balanced tannins and fresh acidity."
Highly recommended Len Sorbello Winewise June 2007
Vin Santo 2003 $65 (375ml bottle)
Golden in colour, the palate is rich and sweet with sherry nuances. A luscious, rare dessert wine best paired with biscotti and desserts such as crème brulee and tiramisu. Limited quantity made, orders limited to one bottle per customer.
Il Barone 2003 $43 / $516
Il Barone - Italian for The Baron. This wine is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.
"This is a wine combining power and elegance...hints of dark cherry and cassis lead to a finely structured palate with long, powdery tannins fully reflective of its Nebbiolo component."
Highly Recommended Len Sorbello Winewise June 2007
Il Soffio $19.50/ $117 (case of six)
This sparkling rosé is rusty salmon pink in colour. It is an elegant, fragrant wine displaying cherry, earthy, savory and tropical notes. The lush palate shows herbs and sour cherries, the wine finishes with soft tannins and a gentle creamy fizz.
"The pink colour is extracted from the Sangiovese grapes by skin contact and the fizz is made by the Champagne method. It’s dry and savoury, with hazelnut and marzipan notes. Match it with bruschetta."
Sally Gudgeon Sunday Life The Sunday Age Magazine March 2008
For more information about Italian wines
http://www.italianmade.com/library/PDFs/TheWinesOfItaly-book.pdf
