Sangiovese in Australia

[Wizz]

HI all,

Seeking the forums collective wisdom -

I tucked into a 2009 Felsina Berardenga Chianti the other night and got to thinking - I don't really know who is doing good Sangiovese in Australia. What are your picks? In the Chianto Classico style, and also Brunello?

Thanks in advance,

Andrew

[Ian S]

One NZ producer worth trying is Heron's flight with the very distinctive (non) label. The do at least a couple of straight Sangiovese wines, plus a blend with Dolcetto. Very much their speciality.

[Ozzie W]

There's a comprehensive article at Wine Australia which covers Aussie Sangiovese.

[url]https://www.wineaustralia.com/whats-happenin ... sangiovese[/url]

Coriole, Pizzini, Castagna and Foster e Rocco are my favourites. Foster e Rocco also do a Rose made form 100% Sangiovese which is lovely.

[DaveS]

Ravensworth putting out some very good versions also.

[Bobthebuilder]

I had a 2010 Castagna La Chiave Sangiovese a few months ago, didn’t take any notes but was very impressed.
It was under cork (diam), had some beautiful leathery flavours, spices and a nice long finish.

[via collins]

Second the Castagna Chiave.

I've enjoyed a few 08 iterations, have a few to go. Very choice indeed.

My favourite at a more wallet-friendly point is the Freeman version from Hilltops. Brian Freeman and family have been working on Italian varietals for a while now, and most versions are coming up trumps - Rondinella corvina is excellent. but their sangiovese getting better each vintage.

[michel]

None for me are brunello or chianti like any any way shape or form
But I respect that

Castagna recent release I enjoy with airtime and food
I used to like Coriole but recent showings lack the hightone perfumes.

[Wizz]

Thanks everyone,

I'm on Castagnas list and have bought a fair bit of la Chiave and un Segreto, Very good wines but not so italian in style. Will give a couple of your suggestions a look.

Michel any other than Castagna you would recommend trying?