Clare Valley Sangiovese
Clare Valley Sangiovese
Honouring the generations past and yet to come, these Byrne Limited Release alternative varieties deliver opulence and intrigue from our old vine Clare Valley vineyards. This truly boutique offering, made in tiny quantities is an consistent award winner and was made to savour.
Alcohol 15.32%
Titratable Acidity 5.78 g/l
Closure Screwcap
pH: 3.49
Fruit 100% Sangiovese
Region Clare Valley, South Australia
Winemaking 2015 Clare vintage was described by some as text book for growing conditions.
A short ripening period with early harvest across the region, which imparted good natural acidity and bright fruit flavours for great balance.
Strong winter rains prepared the vines for a hot summer and rain a month before harvest.
In Clare, Sangiovese is less than 1% of the regions red grape yield so is very specialised and ultra premium in this cool climate region.
Extremely delicate and fine, the wine was aged in seasoned French oak barrels for a little over two years, with minimal intervention, and gently fined before bottling.
Colour
Deep cardinal red.
Nose
Bright currants with a hint of toasted oak.
Palate
Structure and savouriness set apart this elegant wine with Morello cherry and hints of plum. Balanced by chocolate, fine acid and silky tannin. Layered dark fruits with a stylish earthiness, this is a serious Sangiovese. Cellar to 2026
Food Pairing:
This Italian-originating variety craves Italian and full flavoured game meats, tomato ragu, veal scaloppine and cheeses.
Release 2019
BYRNE LIMITED RELEASE CLARE VALLEY SANGIOVESE
2015 VINTAGE AWARDS
93 POINTS/GOLD
Wines Showcase Magazine New Releases 2018
2014 VINTAGE AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL
Mundus Vini 2018 Spring Tasting
94 POINTS/GOLD
Wines Showcase Magazine New Releases Dec 2017
««««4 STARS
Winestate Magazine Italian Spanish March 2018
Silver Medal
CWSA Best Value 2018 Hong Kong
2013 VINTAGE AWARDS
90 Points
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2017
GOLD MEDAL
AWC Wine Challenge Vienna 2017
GOLD MEDAL
China Wines & Spirits Awards 2017 – Hong Kong
SILVER MEDAL
Mundus Vini International Wine Show Germany 2017
2012 VINTAGE AWARDS
TROPHY
2012 Byrne Limited Release Clare Sangiovese Vienna AWC International Wine Challenge 2014
GOLD
2012 Byrne Limited Release Clare Sangiovese Vienna AWC International Wine Challenge 2014
SILVER
2012 Byrne Limited Release Clare Sangiovese Mundus Vini Wine Awards 2014
SILVER
2012 Byrne Limited Release Clare Sangiovese CWSA Best Value 2014
COMMENDED
2012 Byrne Limited Release Clare Sangiovese International Wine Challenge UK 2014
93 POINTS
2012 Byrne Limited Release Clare Sangiovese JH Aus Wine Companion 2015