SKU: CORMVKOSAN22
Sangiovese was pioneered in Australia by Coriole Vineyards. After fermentation, this parcel of fruit received extended time on skins, approximately 9 months. This longer time on skins causes a softening of the tannin structure creating an ethereal expression of sangiovese. This different style showcases the versatility of sangiovese and it's suitability to our climate. Sourced from our Blewitt Springs vineyard on Douglas Gully Road - the sandy soiled site gives this wine its unusual name - the name Koukalaka is of Hawaiian origin and means "Douglas"!

Grape Variety

Sangiovese

Region

McLaren Vale

Size

750ml

Wine Style

Red - juicy, smooth, medium-bodied

Palate

Aromatics of blood orange, Campari, fresh earth, five spice and wild strawberry. The palate follows with flavours of red and black cherry, mulled raspberry and star anise. The Koukalaka Sangiovese has an effortless volume about the wine which provides texture across the whole palate, finishing with a very long but fine tannin structure to give excellent length.

Vintage

2022

Food Pairing

Mild charcuterie platter.

Green Tier

This product is from an eco-producer - purchases of this product count towards Green Tier eligibility

”A single-vineyard estate wine from mid-2000s plantings in Blewitt Springs, this saw extended time on skins. An initial waft of mint settles with air, revealing layers of spice and florals. Sour cherry and cranberry are paired with potpourri, fennel seed, cracked pepper, baharat-like spice notes, leather and dried oregano. This leans more mid-weight, but it shimmers with flavour depth and perfumed detail on the palate, the fruit effortlessly woven into a web of tannin that’s typically rugged yet fine. It embodies an Italian spirit, but in a way that is expressly individual. ”
– Marcus Ellis

Expert Review

Halliday Wine Companion - 95

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Coriole Vineyards

Koukalaka Sangiovese 2022

$720.00
$60.00 per bottle
or
144,000
PTS
12000 PTS per bottle
QTY

12