Ottelia Sangiovese 2022
- 92
- $30
- Drink by: 2025-2031
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Kwondong, raspberry leaf and poached rhubarb — this wine keeps me young. Crack it, plonk it, and let it do the heavy lifting at lunch. Friends, lovers, one-night stands… It clears the throat and oils the chat. Wild strawberry, cranberries, red liquorice. Juicy, vibrant, effortless. The fruit hails from Padthaway — a warmer, more Mediterranean pocket of the Limestone Coast that clearly allows Sangiovese to thrive. Tannins squeak like halloumi, fine and architectural. The acid is al dente, keeping it tight, youthful, and food-friendly. The finish is long, with savoury notes of gum nut and bay leaf. Solid wine.
A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.
