Esilio Tit for Tat Sangiovese Rose 2025
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Esilio Wines are the work of Harry Mantzarapis on his estate north-east of Adelaide in the rolling hills above the suburb of Munno Para – the vineyard falls between the more recognised regions of the Barossa and the Adelaide Hills , so it sits on its own and carries the appellation on the label of Mt Lofty Ranges. This Rose is immediately attractive, glossy and pale, with light pink rose petal and cut strawberry fragrance, a definite white nectarine note as well. Tasting reveals the same set of flavours cut with a mouthwatering lime juice feel, and there’s something else going on here that adds to the core Sangiovese fruit drive – a tiny 4% addition of white Frontignac, aka Muscat a Petit Grains, which perhaps is the secret to a vibrant palate profile of florals, strawberry and Turkish delightful. It’s perfect with a few ice blocks as well. Summer in a glass
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
