The Conscious Biosphere Petit Sirah Aglianico
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Born from d'Arenberg's deep commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, 'The Conscious Biosphere' is a unique and innovative blend of Petit Sirah (Durif) and Aglianico grown in the ancient soils of McLaren Vale. The name pays homage to the self-regulating, living ecosystem of the vineyard, where cover crops, sheep, and beneficial insects work in harmony to sustain the soil. This wine marries the intense, dark-berried power and muscular tannins of Petit Sirah with the vibrant acidity, savory rustic charm, and dusty spice of the late-ripening Italian native Aglianico. Fermented in traditional open-topped fermenters and basket-pressed, it represents a modern, eco-conscious chapter in d'Arenberg's storied winemaking history.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, d'Arenberg has grown into one of McLaren Vale's most iconic and storied family-owned estates in South Australia. Under the visionary stewardship of fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn, the winery adheres strictly to traditional, sustainable methods, utilizing certified organic and biodynamic viticulture along with foot-treading and basket pressing. Renowned for its eclectic naming conventions and distinctive red-stripe label, the estate crafts a wide spectrum of expressive wines with a particular mastery of Rhône varieties, old-vine Grenache, and robust Shiraz. Signature bottlings such as 'The Dead Arm Shiraz' and 'The Ironstone Pressings' stand as benchmarks of regional depth, complexity, and age-worthy character.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Petit Sirah, Aglianico
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14% - 14.5%