2021 WINEMAKER’S CRAFT ‘SINGLE SUITCASE’ BARBERA
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TASTING NOTES
Vibrant and juicy with plush dark fruits. Black cherry, blackberries with hints of raspberries, the acidity is bright and the tannins are fine.
REGION
Adelaide Hills, SA
WINEMAKER’S COMMENT
It’s a lip smacking juicy red with plenty of flavour. Approachable when young, it is a wine to be enjoyed any day of the week.
Barbera comes from Piedmonte, the north western region of Italy. Although, it is grown throughout the country and is their third most-planted red variety.
While Barbera first came to Australia in the 1960’s, it has only recently gained immense popularity.
Barbera plantings in Australia are increasing as wine lovers demand is on the rise for something different. This medium bodied wine has good acidity and gentle tannins. Matured for 9 months in both French and American seasoned oak barrels.
CELLAR
Short to medium term or exceptional to enjoy now!
PAIR
Match the bright acidity with foods that have acid. e.g tomatoes, it will also cut through rich meats like duck, while the fruit with complement dishes with mushrooms and herbs.
Enjoy with Risotto ai Funghi.
WINEMAKER’S CRAFT COLLECTION
The Australian wine community is well known for being experimental and innovative when it comes to growing and producing wine.
Saddler’s Creek Wines in the Hunter Valley echoes these sentiments which are how our Winemaker’s Craft wines evolved. This collection allows our Winemakers to be adventurous in winemaking styles and techniques, and curiously pursue emerging varietals that are conducive to our ever-changing environment.
In the pursuit of emerging varietals
Italian varietals grown in Australia are fast going from emerging/alternative to highly sought-after wines, thanks to innovative Winemakers and consumers’ eagerness to try and enjoy new wines.
‘SINGLE SUITCASE’ SERIES
Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Suitcase’ Collection salutes the many immigrants who arrived in Australia during the 1950’s with only a handful of dreams and a single suitcase to build a better life. Dreams in hand, these immigrants also bought their love of wine, family traditions and culture.
The new immigrants brought their love of table wine which significantly influenced our winemaking styles and with their viticulture knowledge, they planted their most beloved varieties and found Australia’s terroir akin to Italy’s. Thanks to this influence, Australia’s viticultural community is now one of the most innovative and experimental in the world.
Alessandro Laureti, beloved father to brothers, Frank and Serge produced wine in the Abruzzo region of Italy before immigrating with his wife Maria to Australia in 1955 and was one of the many ‘Single Suitcase’ immigrants.
We are proud to share with you our second release in the ‘Single Suitcase’ series, showcasing these beloved Italian varieties.
View the Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Suitcase’ Italian Series offers
Explore Italian Varietals in our guided tasting of our Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Suitcase’ Italian Series. Held in our Hunter Valley winery, your Explore Italian Varietals – Wine and Food Journey features seven wines and is matched with a set 2-course lunch plus a bonus ‘Dolce’ to finish.
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