Summit EstateGranite Belt Marsanne
White wine
This wine generally goes well with pork and shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Granite Belt Marsanne
Pairings that work perfectly with Granite Belt Marsanne
Original food and wine pairings with Granite Belt Marsanne
The Granite Belt Marsanne of Summit Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of pork or shellfish such as recipes of oven-baked sausage or samoussa 3 reunionese cheeses.
Details and technical informations about Summit Estate's Granite Belt Marsanne.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Informations about the Summit Estate
The Summit Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Granite Belt to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Granite Belt
High-altitude Queensland region (600-1,300 m), among the country's highest vineyards on granitic soils. Signature Shiraz as red: peppery and fresh with signature notes of blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, eucalyptus and a mineral touch, firm tannins and taut acidity — more elegant than southern sunny Shiraz. Firm Cabernet, ample Chardonnay. "Strange Birds" alternative speciality: saline Albariño, dense Saperavi, floral Fiano, smoky Pinotage.
The wine region of Queensland
Subtropical Australian wine state, high-altitude vineyards (800-1,000 m) on Granite Belt among the country's highest. Shiraz signature in red: structured and fresh with signature notes of blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, eucalyptus, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and a tense palate — altitude tempers the heat. Ample Chardonnay, firm Cabernet, supple Merlot. 'Strange Bird' program: floral Fiano, saline Vermentino, spicy Tempranillo, dense Saperavi.
The word of the wine: Fleshy
Said of a wine that gives the impression of being dense and smooth, a bit like biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit.
