Winery The IslanderSangiovese
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sangiovese of Winery The Islander in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Sangiovese
The Sangiovese of Winery The Islander matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, veal simmered with vegetables or baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese).
Details and technical informations about Winery The Islander's Sangiovese.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sangiovese from Winery The Islander are 2014, 2008, 0, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery The Islander
The Winery The Islander is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Kangaroo Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Kangaroo Island
Island south of Adelaide (maritime climate, summer ~25 C, south-east winds from the Southern Ocean, sandy-clay soils on limestone): Shiraz signature red (~36%) — well-tempered with spiced berries and fine structure. Cabernet Sauvignon (~31%) with cool-climate finesse, notes of cherry, dark berries and spices. Chardonnay (~7%) with preserved freshness. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
