Country: Australia

Region: McLaren Vale

Grape varieties: Nero d’Avola

Alcohol by volume: 14.5%

Bottle size: 75cl

Now sourced from three vineyards, two at Coriole and one at the base of the foothills, the Nero vines have really established themselves. One vineyard is handpicked with 30% whole bunches included in the ferment to highlight the aromatic qualities of the variety. The other two vineyards are machine harvested and undergo a more ‘classic’ fermentation. These are then cold soaked for four days before they are brought back to temperature and allowed to ferment naturally. The must is over seeded with yeasts chosen to lift the natural aromatics on the variety. After a brief spell in seasoned oak, the wine is bottled at about 6 months of age.

The grape variety Nero d'Avola was originally selected in southern Sicily and suits warm climates. Coriole produces a fruit-forward, early-drinking style. Abundant with aromas of macerated cherry and ripe strawberry with notes of rosehip and wild thyme. The palate is medium bodied with summer berry flavours, pomegranate, white pepper and amaro notes. A wonderfully easy drinking wine with intensity of flavour, a velvety, round palate, fine, supple tannins and a delicate, lingering finish.