Monte
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Wood-fired sausage pizza, slow-cooked lamb shanks, rich tomato-based pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads 'Monte' is a vibrant celebration of the Italian grape variety Montepulciano, which has found an exceptional second home in the diverse terroirs of South Australia. True to the RedHeads philosophy of rescuing small, premium parcels of grapes from independent growers, this wine showcases the adaptability of alternative varietals in Australian soils. Traditionally associated with the Abruzzo region of Italy, the Montepulciano grapes for this cu\u00e9e are carefully selected to highlight the variety's signature deep color, bright acidity, and robust fruit profile. The winemakers employ minimal intervention techniques, allowing the natural rustic charm, dark cherry notes, and savory undertones of the grape to shine through, resulting in a deeply characterful red that challenges the traditional dominance of Shiraz and Cabernet in the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the early 2000s as an unconventional garagiste collective in South Australia, RedHeads was created to liberate talented winemakers from corporate constraints and allow them to craft expressive, small-batch passion projects. Today operating from a purpose-built, eco-friendly winery in the Barossa Valley, the producer focuses on sustainable viticulture, utilizing solar energy, water reclamation, and gentle, hands-on production methods. Sourcing prime fruit from dedicated growers across South Australia's premier sub-regions, RedHeads crafts daring, fruit-forward wines that challenge conventional styles. The winery is acclaimed for its distinct, vividly labeled portfolio, headlined by rich, characterful reds such as Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz, Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon, and innovative multi-varietal blends.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Montepulciano
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%