Little Giant Little Batch Barossa Montepulciano 2024

Montepulciano is a variety that is gaining a foothold across vineyards around Australia and the Barossa seems to be presenting us with some of the most exciting examples – needless to say, the name has largely been shortened to Monte in the usual Aussie style. There is a small percentage of new French oak involved in the maturation of this wine. This is good buying. The colour is an inky dark purple. The nose reveals notes of plums, red cherries, mulberries, milk chocolate, florals, smoked meats, bay leaves, leather and bacon fat. Cracking drinking, this is bursting with freshness, energy and flavour. There is juicy acidity prevalent in this mouthwatering style, a wine of good length, which does offer a little grip on the finish. Love it. Now and for the next three to five years. The flavours and simplicity of the wine make it ideal for a good barbecue or a pizza in front of the Friday night footy.