Sangiovese
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Typically best enjoyed 2–6 years from vintage release.
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Wood-fired pizza, pasta with rich meat ragù, roasted lamb chops
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While Brokenwood is legendary for its Hunter Valley classics, the winery has long looked to the cool-climate regions of Victoria to champion premium alternative varieties. Their Sangiovese is a testament to this curiosity, sourcing fruit from established Victorian vineyards where the alpine influence and ancient soils mirror the grape's native Italian terroir. Crafted with minimal intervention, the wine undergoes fermentation in open-topped vessels before aging in seasoned French oak hogsheads. This gentle handling coaxes out the grape's signature savory complexity, bright acidity, and dusty tannins, offering a beautifully rustic yet polished expression of Australian-grown Sangiovese.
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Established in 1970 by Tony Albert, John Beeston, and legendary wine critic James Halliday, Brokenwood Wines has evolved from a boutique passion project into one of Australia’s most prestigious wine estates. Situated in the historic Hunter Valley at 401 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia, the winery is celebrated for its exceptional single-vineyard wines and a philosophy centered on minimal intervention to showcase pure varietal character. Brokenwood is most famous for its iconic Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, widely considered one of the country's finest medium-bodied reds, alongside its world-class, pristine Hunter Valley Semillon. Under the esteemed guidance of longtime winemaker Iain Riggs and current Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern, the estate continues to set the benchmark for elegant, terroir-driven Australian wines. Discover more at their official website: https://www.brokenwood.com.au.