Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz 2013

This is the entry level to Pizzini’s new extensive range of Sangiovese/Sangiovese blends. High five Pizzini for having a go at really celebrating Sangio.

On the back of the label this is described as a ‘light dry red wine’, which is about right.

Light mauve, this smells direct and gently juicy with a little caramelised red berry, black earth and cranberry. Light bodied, leathery varietal characters and a high acid finish mark this as a genuine Sangiovese style, if a simple one, punctuated with a little raspberry sweetness to finish.

Pleasant quaffer, without the depth to challenge for more. Drink: 2015-2021. 16/20, 87/100

Details: 13.5%, Screwcap, $19CD, Sample
Would I buy it? A glass would be enough.
Buy online: Winestar, Pizzini website

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Andrew Graham
Almost 25 years ago I started working in a small bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. There, I met my first two loves - wine and craft beer, and they took over my life. Two decades later and I spend my days as a journalist, buyer, wine show judge, marketer and drinks industry consultant.

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Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz 2013