Kirrihill Sangiovese 2012 (Clare Valley, SA)
14.9%, Screwcap, $28
Source: Sample
www.kirrihillwines.com.au
One of the highlights of Kirrihill’s new Alternative range, and quite a contrast to the Nebbiolo.
What makes this work is the combination of exuberant berry juiciness with gravelly, proper Sangiovese tannins. The palate is just a little spirituous but it feels generous, varietal and rather full, a mid-weight red that packs a rich wallop before finishing dry.
Clever. Good.
Drink: 2013-2016
Score: 17.5/20, 91/100
Would I buy it? A glass or two methinks.
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