Wine Name

Melross Estate Somnio Sangiovese

Vintage

2007

Region

Pyrenees, Victoria

Alcohol Content

13.5 %

Maturation

Matured in mostly new French oak barrels for 12 months.

Tasting Notes

Colour

The Mediterranean style climate of the vineyard and the slow ripening of the fruit impart upon this wine its pleasant deep ruby red colour with a hint of purple.

Bouquet

The warm days and cool nights add great complexity to this wine that exhibits scents of Cinnamon, cloves, and black peppers, with fresh earthy aromas accompanied by hints of violet and vanilla.

Palate

This medium-bodied wine presents great complexity and balance between ripe cherry, plum fruits and cinnamon, clove spice, accompanied by a hint of floral flavour. The French oak barrels add soft vanilla and smooth integrated tannins, which leave a long lingering finish.

Food Matching

This lighter styled red wine partners wonderfully with lamb, chicken, Italian and Asian cuisines. It is also excellent on its own.

Cellaring Advice

Store at a stable temperate of between 10°C to 18°C with moderate humidity, lying flat and away from bright light.