Vinea Marson Sangiovese 2010 + Lemon Pasta

Mario Marson is the owner and winemaker at Vinea Marson and he decided to lay down his roots in the heart of Heathcote in Victoria. Mario has done vintages in Italy at Isole e Olena where he learn that planting a variety of different clones of the same variety  allows for the production of quality wines year after year. On arrival back in Australia Mario became the winemaker at Mount Mary before finding his home in Heathcote. This winery is one to get on board with before everyone gets a hold of them.

My wife cooked this dish more us to go with the wine and it worked a treat. She has published the recipe on her site so I've linked to it below

Lemon Pasta

1 bag pasta of any type
rind from 1 lemon
juice from 2 lemons
splash of olive oil
fresh basil
pinch of salt
parmesan for serving

Heat water in pot. Once water is boiling add pasta and salt. While the pasta is cooking beat the rind, juice and olive oil together. Once the pasta is cooked drain and place back in pot. Mix in sauce, basil and parmesan. Serve immediately.

Vinea Marson Sangiovese 2010

This wine is difficult not to like as it is only medium bodies with red fruits galore. The level of restraint is beguiling as the wine never seems to get a head of itself yet the flavours of cherries, raspberries, provincial herbs and candied mints carry the wine along nicely. He fruit takes centre stage as the oak is already fully integrated. On the back palate the savoury and forceful tannin finish everything off with a slap of acidity thrown in there as well.

Alcohol: 14.5%
Price: $38
Rated: 91
Drink: Now - 2020