Explore Italian Varietals HOSTED BY WINEMAKERS BRETT WOODWARD & SAM RUMPIT WWW.SADDLERSCREEK.COM
NEW RELEASE Winemaker's Craft 'Single Suitcase' Series Emerging Italian varietals produced in Australia and why they grow so well here. Explore What foods to enjoy them with. We will be sharing recipes! Discover Most importantly - Learn how to pronounce them like an Italian! How to 1 2 3
Italian Varietals
Italy has over 350 "authorized" grapes. There are more than 500 other documented varieties as well.
Southern regions Basilicata & Campania North West region Piedmonte Central region Umbria East Central region Abruzzo There are 20 wine regions 1 2 3 4
Pre-1950's Australian wine consumption was mainly fortified wines; Sherry Port
Pre-1950's Olive oil was found in a pharmarcy Garlic was unknown Table wine was a drink for foriegners
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Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Hilltops New South Wales Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek South Australia King Valley, Yara Valley Victoria Swan Valley, Manjimup West Australia There are 30+ Italian varieties in Australia 1 2 3 4
Featuring 4 grapes Regarded as 1 of the 3 greatest Italian varieties Aglianico the third most planted red grape variety in Italy (after Sangiovese & Montepulciano) Barbera Very rare and ancient grape dating back to 16th Century Sagrantino Montepulciano is Italy's second most widely planted grape (after Sangiovese), Montepulciano
AGLIANICO
From the southern regions of Italy mostly in Basilicata and Campania. Planted in Australia in 1998 {ALLI AHN ICO}
2021 Winemaker's Craft 'Single Suitcase' Lighter of the 4 wines Vibrant and smooth Short term cellaring Match with lean meats, salmon, tomato based dishes Pair with Bruschetta AGLIANICO
BARBERA
{BAR BEH RAH}
From the Piedmonte region in the North West Italy. Planted in Australia in 1960'S
2021 Winemaker's Craft 'Single Suitcase' Lively acidity balanced by tannin Juicy and plush Short term cellaring Match with rich meats, tomato or mushroom based dishes Pair with Mushroom Risotto BARBERA
SAGRANTINO
From Umbria, in the central region of Italy. Planted in Australia in 1998 {SAH GRAN TINO}
2021 Winemaker's Craft 'Single Suitcase' Biggest of these wines Herbacous and savoury Medium term cellaring Match with rich meats and sauces Pair with Polenta al Ragù. SAGRANTINO
MONTEPULCIANO
From Abruzzo in the east central region of Italy. Planted in Australia in early 2000's {MON TEH PUL CHAH NO}
2021 Winemaker's Craft 'Single Suitcase' Cellar Release Silky Smooth Short term cellaring Match with vegetarian, pizza, bbq Pair with Nonna's Meatballs MONTEPULCIANO
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