Amadio is one of the largest land holders in the Adelaide Hills when it comes to acres under vine. They also have vines in the Barossa which is where this wine comes from. The vines were planted in 1997 with the first bunches being picked in 2009. The structure of the wine tastes like the vines are young so I’m thinking they will need another 15 years to show maturity. That said this and the next two wines are very exciting.
Amadio Sagrantino 2010
Does this smell of sweetness? No, not an ounce at all but there is some jubed plums and dried herbs before cherry chocolate come rolling in. This is a wine that offers savoury goodness with mild tannins (well, mild in terms of sagrantino) and fine acid. Sagrantino is the sort of wine that drys out your mouth which leaves you feeling like your lips have been sucked out the other end of your body. When I say that I mean it in a good way as I spent days watching this wine with a look of glee on my face. The food and user friendly palate is only medium weight with the oak already taking a back seat.
Alcohol: 14%
Price: $35
Rated: 87
Drink: Now - 2024
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